Designed in the 1960s to launch unmanned Zond spacecraft towared the moon for circumlunar flights for the Soviet moon program the Proton became another workhorse for the Soviet, now Russian space program.

Since the end of the race to the moon, the Proton has been kept in service to launch segments for the long line of Soviet space stations and interplanteary probes, Such as the Phobos mission to Mars. The Proton has taken on the role of launch vehicle for the world of commerce with this fairing, as well launching communication satellites for many countries and companies

Kit includes 20 resin and one photoetched Brass parts

Model stands 16 inches tall