K-4 rocket, consisting of 4 K-2 cores, became possible after completion of a new launchpad. Its 180 ton payload capacity allowed direct ascent lunar mission, which meant more thorough exploration of the Moon compared to first missions using K-2
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@sam290 mass estimates based on tank volumes, Tsiolkovsky equation and some knowledge of real life rockets characteristics
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how do you calculate the numbers
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o new one