R-36O 8K69M Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the R-36O 8K69M launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
R-36O 8K69M
Family
R-36O
Manufacturer
First Launch
25 Sep 1970
Successful Launches
2
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Inactive
Stages
2
Length
35 m
Diameter
3 m
Launch Mass
180 tons
Reusability
Not Reusable
The R-36O was the only orbiting military nuclear weapon ever deployed, although in order to remain legal under international treaties it was a 'fractional orbital' weapon. Although American infrared early warning satellites invalidated the 'surprise attack' component of the concept, 18 missiles were operational from 1969 to 1983.
Launch Sites used by R-36O 8K69M
Baikonur Cosmodrome
World's largest space launch facility, pivotal for Russian space missions.
📍 Kazakhstan
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