Energia M launcher on pad
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Energia M launcher on pad
Energia M launcher photographed on a launch pad. Energia M was a scaled-down version of the Energia rocket and was designed to replace the Proton launcher. It used two Zenit boosters instead of the usual four, and only one main engine instead of four. Despite being ready ahead of its competitors, the Proton replacement contract was handed to the Angara project in 1993 and Energia M was cancelled. Photographed during trials in August 1990
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1990 1990s Booster Cancelled Energia Launch Launcher Rocket Russia Russian Vertical
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This print captures the Energia M launcher in all its glory, standing tall on a launch pad in Russia during trials in August 1990. The Energia M was an ambitious project aimed at replacing the Proton launcher, boasting a scaled-down version of the mighty Energia rocket. This innovative design featured two Zenit boosters instead of the usual four and only one main engine instead of four. Despite its readiness ahead of competitors, fate had other plans for this impressive creation. In 1993, to everyone's surprise, the coveted Proton replacement contract was awarded to the Angara project, leading to the cancellation of Energia M. The image showcases this white vertical rocket with precision and elegance against a clear sky backdrop. Its sleek structure exudes power and potential as it awaits its momentous journey into space. A symbol of scientific progress and technological prowess, this photograph serves as a reminder that even groundbreaking projects can face unexpected setbacks. Preserved by Science Photo Library, this snapshot from 1990 encapsulates both hope and disappointment within the realm of space exploration. It stands as a testament to human ambition while also serving as a poignant reminder that not every endeavor reaches fruition - yet each contributes valuable lessons towards future achievements in our quest for knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries.
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