LK Energia

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LK Energia

LEK LK moon lander - LEK LK moon lander Energia-launched

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Other Designations: Lunniy korabl. Manufacturer's Designation: Energia-launched version. Class: Manned. Type: Lunar Lander. Nation: Russia. Manufacturer: Korolev.

LK= Lunniy korabl', lunar spacecraft. Lunar lander for Energia-based lunar expedition. The LOK and LK lander would be inserted into lunar orbit by separate Energia launches. After rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit, three of the five crew aboard the LOK would transfer to the LK and descend to the lunar surface. After 5 to 10 days (5 days standard, 10 with additional consumables) on the surface, the ascent stage of the LK would return to lunar orbit, and the crew would transfer back to the LOK. Prior to landing an unmanned Lunokhod would scout the region, allowing selection of a suitable landing site, and serve as a landing beacon for the precision LK landing.

Specification

Craft.Crew Size: 3. Design Life: 10 days. Orbital Storage: 30.00 days. Total Length: 9.8 m. Maximum Diameter: 4.6 m. Total Mass: 29,000 kg. Electrical System: Solar panels.

Module: Ascent Stage. Purpose: Ascent from lunar surface to lunar orbit, dock with LOK Energia. Modules.Crew Size: 3. Length: 6.4 m. Basic Diameter: 4.1 m. Max Diameter: 5.8 m. Overall Mass: 8,500 kg. Propellants: 4200 Maneuver System Propellants: N2O4/UDMH. Remarks: Although similar in appearance to LEK ascent stage, 80% smaller and no descent module for reentry into earth's atmosphere.
LEK - Energia - LEK - Energia-launched version
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Module: Descent Stage. Purpose: Descent from lunar orbit to lunar surface, launch platform for ascent stage. Length: 3.4 m. Basic Diameter: 4.6 m. Max Diameter: 9.5 m. Overall Mass: 20,500 kg. Propellants: 14500 Maneuver System Propellants: N2O4/UDMH. Remarks: Descent stage similar in appearance to Apollo LM and LEK stages, but of differing dimensions.
LEK - Energia - LEK - Energia-launched version
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Bibliography:

89 - Semenov, Yu. P., S P Korolev Space Corporation Energia, RKK Energia, 1994.

LEK LK moon lander - LEK LK moon lander Energia-launched

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