The R-7 Semyorka (Russian: Р-7 Семёрка, lit. 'number seven', GRAU index: 8K71) was a Soviet missile developed during the Cold War, and the world's first intercontinental ballistic missile. The R-7 made 28 launches between 1957 and 1961. A …

Under the direction of the rocket pioneer Sergey Korolyov, the Soviet Union during the 1950s developed an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that was capable of delivering a heavy nuclear warhead to American targets. That ICBM, called the R-7 or Semyorka (“Number 7”), was first successfully tested on August 21, 1957.

The R-7 (Russian: Р-7) rocket family is a series of launch vehicles descended from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka, developed in the 1950s as the world's first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). While the R-7 proved impractical as a weapon, it became a cornerstone of the Soviet and subsequent Russian space programs.

The R-7A Semyorka, GRAU index 8K74, was an early Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile derived from the earlier R-7 Semyorka. It was the only member of the R-7 family of rockets to be deployed as an operational missile.

In the 21st century, the R-7-derived space boosters remain only vehicles delivering Russian manned spacecraft into orbit. The assemby of the International Space Station also depended on the R-7-based rocket, launching supply ships and lifeboats for the outpost's crews.

Jul 28, 2016 · Addition of a larger third stage produced the Voskhod/Soyuz vehicle, with a payload over 6 metric tons. Using this with a fourth stage, the resulting Molniya booster placed communications satellites and early lunar and planetary probes in higher energy trajectories.

The R-7 (Russian: Р-7 «Семёрка») was a Soviet missile developed during the Cold War, and the world's first intercontinental ballistic missile. [1] . The R-7 made 28 launches between 1957 and 1961, but was never deployed operationally. A derivative, …

The R-7 Semyorka was a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed during the Cold War, notable for being the world’s first ICBM. It conducted 28 launches between 1957 and 1961, with a derivative, the R-7A, operational from 1960 to 1968.

On this day in 1957, the Soviet Union launched the R-7 Semyorka – the world’s first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Its name Semyorka (Russian: Семёрка) means “the 7”. Intercontinental ballistic missiles can attack cities on other …

Nov 6, 2023 · Home R-7 Semyorka (Credit: Mark Wade) The R-7 missile was developed as the Soviet Union's first ICBM. It was, in fact, the first ICBM in the world. Its usefulness as a weapons platform was somewhat short lived, but the R-7 has evolved into superbly useful launch vehicle.