Retired· Soviet Space Program

Vostok-K

The Vostok-K was an expendable carrier rocket used by the Soviet Union for thirteen launches between 1960 and 1964, six of which were manned.

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Launches

since May 1960

Success rate

84.6%

11 of 13 successful

In a row

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

Specifications

Height: 30.84 m
Diameter: 2.99 m
Liftoff mass: 280 t
Liftoff thrust: 971 kN
To low Earth orbit: 4,725 kg
Stages: 3
First flight: May 15, 1960
Manufacturer: Soviet Space Program

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