R-36O 8K698K69

Manufacturer: Yuzhnoye Design Bureau · Maiden flight: 28 July 1965 · Wikipedia (opens in new tab)

The R-36O was the only orbiting military nuclear weapon ever deployed, although in order to remain legal under international treaties it was a 'fractional orbital' weapon. Although American infrared early warning satellites invalidated the 'surprise attack' component of the concept, 18 missiles were operational from 1969 to 1983.

Recent launches

R-36O 8K69 | R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 22

Soviet Space Program · Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

28 July 1970Save R-36O 8K69 | R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 22☆

R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 21

Soviet Space Program · Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

15 September 1969Save R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 21☆

R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 20

Soviet Space Program · Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

2 October 1968Save R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 20☆

R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 19

Soviet Space Program · Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

27 May 1968Save R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 19☆

R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 18

Soviet Space Program · Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

20 May 1968Save R-36O 8K69 | OGCh 18☆