{{:timelines:p4_p00.png?650|}} The story of a very different Space Race by [[offtopic:nixonshead]]. In early 1940 Sergei Pavlovich Korolev dies whilst being recalled from the notorious Soviet gulag of Kolyma. In the years that follow, Chief Designer Yevgeny Vasilyevich Sinilshchikov has to design the Soviet ICBM, the R-6. But engineers, politicians and industrial interests on both sides of the Iron Curtain have their own dreams for the future of rocket technology... You can find the complete thread [[http://alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=314576|here]]. In 2016 the timeline was nominated for the Turtledoves in two catagories: [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=382273|Best After 1900 before 1960 Timeline]] and [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=382277|Best Alternate History Graphic]]. ---- ====Background Information==== **[[kolyma_timeline|Key Dates]]** **[[kolyma_people|Key People]]** **[[kolyma_launches|Launch Log]]** **[[kolyma_images|Images and Resources]]** **[[kolyma_vehicles|Vehicle Technical Data]]** ---- ==== Chapters ==== A list of chapters so far, for reader convenience. ===Part One=== [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9079175|Post 01]] Teaser [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9109079|Post 02]] Spoils of War [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9137537|Post 03]] Race to Orbit [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9173403|Post 04]] We Have Liftoff! [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9205698|Post 05]] Action and Reaction. [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9239138|Post 06]] The Soviet Conquest of Space [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9270512|Post 07]] America’s Road to the Stars [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9304359|Post 08]] Nations Divided. [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9336399|Post 09]] Bang, Zoom! Straight to the Moon! [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9369566|Post 10]] The First Man ===Part Two=== [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9492917|Post 01]] Teaser II [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9525518|Post 02]] Space Race [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9560465|Post 03]] Dynasoar Evolution [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9594032|Post 04]] Making Raketoplans [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9627420|Post 05]] The Final Frontier [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9660290|Post 06]] Orbital Dual [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9697838|Post 07a]] Events, Dear Boy... [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9702642|Post 07b]] Outrageous Fortune (Guest Post by [[offtopic:Brainbin]]) [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9730275|Post 08]] The King is Dead [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9763232|Post 09]] Voyage to the Planets [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-9792985|Post 10]] Wings on Orbit ===Part Three=== [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10166687|Post 01]] Teaser III [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10199168|Post 02]] Proof of Concept [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10231604|Post 03]] The Call of the Future [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10264186|Post 04]] Deep Freeze [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10296942|Post 05]] Rise of the Robots [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10329626|Post 06]] Yes, But What’s it For? [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10360588|Post 07]] Perturbations [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10398624|Post 08]] Launching for the Future [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10427492|Post 09]] Year of Crisis [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10461985|Post 10]] Kolyma Kulture 1966-73 (Guest Post by [[offtopic:Brainbin]]) [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10471397|Post 11]] From the Earth to the Moon ===Part Four=== [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11347748|Post 01]] Teaser IV [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11377551|Post 02]] Over the Moon [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11410984|Post 03]] America Decides [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11441678|Post 04]] Restructuring [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11472007|Post 05]] Planetary Pilgrimages [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11505395|Post 06]] The Expendables [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11535589|Post 07]] Coming In from the Cold [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11566023|Post 08]] Fantastic Fiction (Guest Post by [[offtopic:Brainbin]]) [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11595853|Post 09]] Space Wars [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11625575|Post 10]] Handshake in Orbit [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-11654772|Post 11]] End of an Era ===Vignettes=== [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10529250|Vignette 1]] The First Woman in Space - Part 1 (by tonyq) [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10543987|Vignette 2]] The First Woman in Space - Part 2 (by tonyq) [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10561826|Vignette 3]] The First Woman in Space - Part 3 (by tonyq) [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/kolymas-shadow-an-alternate-space-race.314576/post-10611256|Vignette 4]] The First Woman in Space - Part 4 (by tonyq) ---- ==== Navigation ==== **[[Spaceflight alternate histories|Spaceflight Timelines]]** **[[Early 20th century|Early 20th Century Timelines]]** **[[timelines:timelines_and_scenarios|Alternate History Timelines and Scenarios Main Directory]]**