The Soviet Space Program

The N1, the Soviet Moon Rocket

Eugen Reichl

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Schiffer Publishing Ltd
01 February 2020

Mathematics & Sciences; Space science; Popular astronomy & space

Series: The Soviets in Space Series

The N1 was the booster rocket for the Soviet manned moon program and was thus the direct counterpart of the Saturn V, the rocket that took American astronauts to the moon in 1969. Standing 345 feet tall, the N1 was the largest rocket ever built by the Soviets and was roughly the same height and weight as the Saturn. Though initially ahead of the US in the space race, the Soviets lagged behind as the pace for being first on the moon accelerated. Massive technical and personnel difficulties, plus spectacular failures, repeatedly delayed the N1 program. After the successful American landings on the moon, it was finally canceled without the N1 ever achieving orbit. The complete history of this rarely known Soviet program is presented here, starting in 1959, along with detailed technical descriptions of the N1's design and development. A full discussion of its attempted launches, disasters, and ultimate cancellation in 1974 completes this definitive history.

AUTHOR: Eugen Reichl works for a leading European space transportation company. He is a known expert on aerospace technology and has authored more than 30 books and several hundred specialty articles on the topic.

By: Eugen Reichl
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 771g
ISBN: 9780764358555
ISBN 10: 0764358553
Series: The Soviets in Space Series
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 February 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Eugen Reichl works for the EADS aviation and aerospace company. He is a known expert on aerospace technology and has authored books and specialty articles on the topic.