Yenisei

Space Launch Systems

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Basic Information

Name

Yenisei

Designation

Yenisei

Alternate Designation

RN STK-1

Equipment Type

Space Launch Systems

Manufacturer

Rocket and Space Corporation Energia, Roscosmos

Date of Introduction

2036

Description

The Yenisei is a super heavy rocket space launch system being developed by Russia for the exploration of the Moon. The new space rocket propulsion system will consists of a core system powered by a single RD-180 rocket engine plus six RD-171MB engines attached surrounding the central core stage. The Russian Space Agency Roscosmos selected the Energia Corporation to develop the new rocket in February 2019 with the final design expected by November 2019. The first launch of the Yenisei rocket is planned for 2028 to support lunar exploration. In September 2021, Roscosmos revealed that the new rocket will use methane engines and would be therefore reusable to lower costs.

Overview (Deagel)

Group Space Launch Systems

Status Under Development

Also Known As RN STK-1

Origin Russia

Contractors Rocket and Space Corporation Energia, Roscosmos

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2036

First Flight 2033

Total Production ?

Development Cost RUB 600 billion

Specifications (Deagel)

Number of Stages 3

Dimensions — Rocket Base Diameter 4.1 meter

Mass — Max Lift-off Thrust 5,224 ton

Mass — Max Lift-off Weight 3,167 ton

Mass — Payload to LEO 90 ton

Mass — Payload to Moon 20 ton

Gear (Deagel)

Item 1 Rocket Engines: RD-171MV (6)

Item 2 Rocket Engines: RD-180 (1)

Variants

Variant 1 Yenisei

Variant 2 Don

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003848 deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003660

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

—

Width

4.1 m

Height

—

Weight

3167000 kg

Operators (1)

Russia

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