Volga (rocket stage) explained

Volga[1]
Manufacturer:TsSKB-Progress
Country-Origin:Russia
Propmass:300-
Empty:
Volga
Engines:1x 17D64[2] (KB Melnikov)
Burntime:600 s
Fuel:N2O4/UDMH

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.[3] It is closely related to the retired Ikar upper stage.[4]

Notes and References

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

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