Rockot/Briz-K was the early configuration used to prove the conversion of the UR-100N missile into a space launcher. It flew two successful suborbital tests in 1990 and 1991 and one successful orbital mission in 1994, all from Baikonur silos.
Identity
Aliases
Rokot/Briz-KRockot/Breeze-KRokot/Breeze-K
Family Name
Rockot/Briz-K
Full Name
Rockot/Briz-K Launch Vehicle
Reusability
expendable
Slug
rockot-briz-k
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Details
Description
Rockot/Briz-K was the early configuration used to prove the conversion of the UR-100N missile into a space launcher. It flew two successful suborbital tests in 1990 and 1991 and one successful orbital mission in 1994, all from Baikonur silos.