Versions
The major versions of the rocket were:
- Luna 8K72 - used to launch the early Luna spacecraft
- Vostok-L 8K72 - Variant of the Luna, used to launch prototype Vostok spacecraft
- Vostok-K 8K72K - a refined version of the above. This was the version actually used for human spaceflight
- Vostok-2 8A92 - used for launching Zenit reconnaissance satellites throughout the 1960s
- Vostok-2M 8A92M - modified version for launching Meteor weather satellites into higher orbits.
- Soyuz/Vostok 11A110 - hybrid of Soyuz and Vostok rockets used as an interim for two launches
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