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This derivative of the original three stage Vostok Rocket was especially designed to bring high flying satellites into orbit or to launch probes to other planets. The first launch of this rocket was on October 10 in 1960 from Baikonur . It was used in the 1960's to launch all space probes to Moon, Mars and Venus. Molniya is Russian for 'Lightning'. Associated Spacecraft: Astron, Granat, Luna Ye-8-5M, Vega 5VK, Venera 4V-1, Venera 4V-2. SEE ALSO |