Soviet Space Vehicles. This diagram shows the evolution of Soviet space launch vehicles in the early years. From the are the R-7 (8K71) ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile), 1957; the 8K71PS Sputnik (PS) launcher, 1957; the 8K72K Vostok (3KA) launcher, 1960; the 11A57 (NASA Media Archives). Buy this as a superb wall poster, a canvas print or a framed print.