Molniya (rocket)
Soviet four-stage R-7 variant for planetary and Molniya satellite launches.
The Molniya (8K78) was a four-stage modification of the R-7 Semyorka, developed by the Korolev Bureau for launching planetary probes. It was named after the Molniya communication satellites it frequently carried. The rocket added a larger third stage and a fourth stage (Blok L) for in-orbit ignition to send payloads beyond low Earth orbit.
Quick Facts
- Country-origin
- Soviet Union
- Manufacturer
- Energia
- Function
- Medium launch vehicle
- Height
- 43.44 m / 143 ft
- Diameter
- 10.3 m / 33 ft 10 in
- Mass
- 305,000 kg / 672,410 lb
- Stages
- 4
- Family
- R-7
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