Energiya/Buran (Energia)
The Energiya/Buran is a reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Energia (established in 1946). It undertook its inaugural launch on 11/15/1988.
Energia (Russian: Энергия, Energiya, "Energy") (GRAU 11K25) was a Soviet rocket that was designed by NPO Energia to serve as a heavy-lift partially recoverable launch system for a variety of payloads including the Buran spacecraft.
Energiya/Buran Specifications
| Length | 97 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.65 m |
| Stages | 3 |
| Launch Mass | 2629 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 35301 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 90400 kg |
| GEO Capacity | 20000 kg |
Energiya/Buran Launch Record
| Total Launches | 1 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
Energia (OKB-1)