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Volna

Space launch vehicle Volna (Russian: Волна "wave"), is a converted Submarine-launched ballistic missile used for launching satellites into orbit. It is based on the R-29R designed by State Rocket Center Makayev and related to the Shtil' Launch Vehicle. The Volna is a 3-stage launch vehicle that uses liquid propellant. The warhead section is used for the payloads that can be either put into orbit with the help of an additional boost engine or travel along a sub-orbital trajectory to be recovered at the landing site. Volna can be launched from Delta III-class submarine or from land-based facilities.

Missions: 1
Successes: 0
Partial Failures: 0
Failures: 1
Success Streak: 0
Success Rate: 0%
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Configurations

Volna
Makeyev
Status: Retired
Liftoff Thrust: 618 kN
Payload to LEO: 100 kg
Payload to GTO: 0 kg
Stages: 3
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 14.2 m
Fairing Diameter: 1.3 m
Fairing Height: 1.4 m

Launch Sites

K-496 Submarine, Barents Sea Launch Area, Barents Sea

Launches

SRC
Volna | Cosmos 1
Tue Jun 21, 2005 19:46 UTC
K-496 Submarine, Barents Sea Launch Area, Barents Sea