He recalled that the Energia rocket and Buran space shuttle ... said a new heavy rocket for 70-80-tonne payloads would require 700 billion rubles to make. Later, it was announced that both the ...

The Buran relied on an automated launch sequence, rode on an Energia rocket, and performed an automated ... was built to assist with payload operations. However, the system was not installed ...

Putting payloads into model rockets can be more complex than simply shoving stuff into an open spot, so [concretedog] put some work into making a modular payload tube for his current rocket.