Program archive

Buran

Buran combined piloted atmospheric testing with an uncrewed orbital demonstration that completed two orbits and the first fully automatic runway landing by an orbital spaceplane.

Missions: 2
People: 6
Vehicles: 4

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Buran OK-GLI Atmospheric Flight-Test ProgramMission image

Buran 1K1Mission image

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ESA Buran orbital flight

Official summary of the launch, two orbits, and automatic landing.

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NPO Energia OK-GLI history

Program account of the piloted atmospheric flight-test campaign.

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Program archive

Buran

Buran combined piloted atmospheric testing with an uncrewed orbital demonstration that completed two orbits and the first fully automatic runway landing by an orbital spaceplane.

Missions: 2
People: 6
Vehicles: 4

Explore this program

Choose a path through the Buran archive.

Currently viewing · Photos

Buran photos

Mission insignia, imagery, and direct links into every archived record.

Showing photos 1–2 of 212 per page

Buran OK-GLI Atmospheric Flight-Test ProgramMission image

Buran 1K1Mission image

Official collections and references

Program photography, histories, and source collections for deeper exploration.

ESA Buran orbital flight

Official summary of the launch, two orbits, and automatic landing.

Open official resource →

NPO Energia OK-GLI history

Program account of the piloted atmospheric flight-test campaign.

Open official resource →