R-7 Semyorka

The R-7 Semyorka was a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile developed in the 1950s. It became significant as the world's first ICBM, marking a major milestone in the Cold War arms race. Launched for the first time in 1957, its design eventually evolved to carry nuclear warheads. The R-7 also served as the basis for the Soyuz rocket, which is still used for space missions today. Its development represented a leap in missile technology, demonstrating both military capability and paving the way for future space exploration.