N1 was the Soviet Unions Moon Rocket. It was the Soviet counterpart of the American Saturn-V. The launch location site was Baikonur Cosmodrome, Soviet Union. The first launch was in 1969. It consisted of 5 stages. All stages used kerosene and liqiud oxygen as propellants. The first stage had 30 NK-33 Rocket Engines. Four launches were performed, however, they all failed.
Did you know? We know the Soviet’s lost the moon race. Please note the Lunar 15 Orbiter was in orbit at the time the Eagle landed. The Soviets sent a moon sample return mission to beat the Americans. Unfortunately, it was unsuccessful. If it was successful, the Soviets could have said it was cheaper to use an un-manned spacecraft. The N-1 Moon Rocket was replaced by the Energia Booster. The Energia Booster used modified N-1 launch pads. Books – Rocket and Space Corporation Energia by Robert Godwin – Korolev : How One Man Masterminded the Soviet Drive to Beat America to the Moon by James Harford DVD The Red Stuff – The True Story of the Russian Race for Space N-1 Moon Rocket Links:The N1 Moon Rocket: NOdin’s Home Page: Photo=) www.russianspace.com/n1.html Any suggestions or comments, click on Contact Info. | ||
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