Volga_(rocket_stage)

Volga (rocket stage)

Volga (rocket stage)

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Volga, GRAU index 14S46, also designated 141KS, is a rocket upper stage designed in Russia. It is used with the Soyuz-2.1a and Soyuz-2-1v rockets to insert payloads into Sun-synchronous orbit. It is derived from the propulsion module of the Yantar spy satellites.[4] It is closely related to the retired Ikar upper stage.[3]

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    "Volga upper stage". Russianspaceweb.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
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    "Soyuz-2-1v Launcher (formerly Soyuz-1)". Retrieved 26 March 2016.
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    "Soyuz 2-1 launches maiden mission from Vostochny | NASASpaceFlight.com". www.nasaspaceflight.com. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
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    "Soyuz 2-1v Launch Vehicle". Spaceflight101. Retrieved 26 March 2016.


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