Russian S1-U. The upon one time intended contender to the V.
Ready to take off.

Stage 3, using it's huge engine with many burners to get this hulk off the ground.

Stage 2, using it's large booster after having shaken off the bottom stage, to leave the atmosphere further. Really making speed now!

Stage 1, using the smaller but powerful engine to escape the Kearth's gravity by building up enough velocity.

Separating! Using the escape tower's thrusters to pull the pod from it's last stage.

Aaaaand, she's gone! Should have packed a heat shield...
