N1 Block S
Stage · Russia
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LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Designed 1965-1971 as replacement for N-1 Blok G. Cancelled in 1971 in favor of development of single stage, Block Sr.
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N1 Block Sr LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Upper stage developed 1971-1974 to support manned lunar expedition. Replaced Blok R/Blok S previously under development. Capable of five restarts and 11 days of flight. Could insert 24 metric tons into lunar orbit or 20 metric tons into geosynchronous orbit.- Vulkan Blok V LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Upper stage design by KB Saturn for manned lunar expedition, large geosynchronous platform launch.