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Soyuz 7K-L1 PAO

Spacecraft · Russia

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Russian manned spacecraft module. 12 launches, 1967.03.10 (Cosmos 146) to 1970.10.20 (Zond 8). Modification of Soyuz 7K-OK basic PAO service module with pump-fed main engines and separate RCS/main engine propellant feed system. Equipment-engine section.

KTDU-53 engine with no back-up thrusters, translunar celestial navigation system, and smaller area solar panels in contrast to standard Soyuz configuration.

RCS Coarse No x Thrust: 14 X 98 N. RCS Fine No x Thrust: 4 X 98 N. RCS Coarse Backup No x Thrust: 8 x 10 N. RCS Fine Backup No x Thrust: 4 x 10 N roll. Electric System: 0.50 average kW.

Country
Russia
Engines
KTDU-53
Spacecraft
Soyuz 7K-L1
Propellants
Nitric acid/UDMH