The Kosmos-3M (Russian: Космос-3М meaning Cosmos GRAU index 11K65M) is a Russian space launch vehicle. It is a liquid-fueled two-stage rocket first launched in 1967 and with over 420 successful launches to its name. The Kosmos-3M uses AK27P (red fuming nitric acid) or dinitrogen tetroxide as an oxidizer to lift roughly 1400 kg (3100 lb) of payload into orbit.
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