The data on the termination of the development of the oxygen-kerosene version of the "lunar" Russian rocket have been confirmed
The information that Russia had stopped work on a super-heavy rocket, which was called the "lunar", was confirmed. We are talking about a rocket, the announcement of some changes in the development of which at the end of 2020 was indicated by the head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin, noting that the rocket itself was named Yenisei (and also Don for an even heavier version). With the use of this rocket, they were going to carry out the implementation of the domestic lunar program.
Now the technical design of the rocket has been discontinued, which is confirmed by Dmitry Baranov, general director of the Progress RCC.
He told reporters about it. RIA News, while pointing out that the rocket implementation program requires some clarifications, after which the resumption of work may occur.
As it turns out, we can talk about the possibility of revising the main type of fuel for the Yenisei, which will affect the very appearance of the rocket, its dimensions. Instead of the oxygen-kerosene version of the "lunar" Russian rocket, work may resume for a methane-fueled rocket.
According to Dmitry Baranov, it was previously assumed that the design of the rocket would be completed by October of this year - within the framework of the STK Elements ROC.
Earlier, materials on the development of the RD-0169 oxygen-methane engine in Russia appeared in open sources. Such engines are more environmentally friendly. High efficiency with reusable use is also important. The planned engine thrust is about 200 tons.
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