CONFIGURATION OF MULTI-STAGE MODULAR LAUNCHER ROCKET Russian patent published in 2021 - IPC B64G1/10 B64G1/16 

FIELD: rockets.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to rocket and space equipment, more specifically, to configuration of a launcher rocket. The configuration of a multi-stage modular launcher rocket includes a first stage comprised of no more than ten side rocket modules with liquid propellant rocket engines, equal dimensions and volume of fuel tanks. The modules are arranged around the central rocket unit made in form of universal rocket modules interconnected in a cluster configuration and non-detachable in flight with a payload placed thereon. The central rocket unit is comprised of no less than two stages and contains two to four universal rocket modules. Each of the modules is multi-stage launcher rocket made by tandem configuration.

EFFECT: range of load capacity is expanded.

3 cl, 10 dwg