KVRB
Spacecraft · Russia
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Credit: © Mark Wade
Russian space tug. Study 1992. Upper stage / space tug - design 1992. High energy upper stage for Proton, never put into production.
KVRB cryogenic kick stage was to be completed by the end of 1995 (competing against motor by CADB). However no production decision ever taken. Technology instead used in 12KRB cryogenic upper stage for the Indian GSLV launcher.
Unit Cost $: 30.000 million.
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- Russia
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- RD-56M
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- Lox/LH2
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RD-0225 main propulsion engine for Almaz space station
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