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Soyuz 11A514

Launch vehicle · Russia

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Soyuz LV
Soyuz LV
Credit: © Mark Wade

Russian orbital launch vehicle. Version of Soyuz launcher with increased payload, designed to launch Soyuz R military reconnaissance satellite. Cancelled along with the Soyuz R project in 1966. Unknown differences to standard Soyuz to reach payload requirement of circa 6700 kg to 65 degree orbit.

LEO Payload: 6,700 kg (14,700 lb) to a 200 km orbit at 65.00 degrees.

Country
Russia
Spacecraft
Soyuz VI