SOYUZ 2.1A
EXPENDABLE 2-3-STAGE LAUNCH VEHICLE
ACTIVE
Technical Overview
Length
height
46.3
m
Diameter
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3
m
Launch Mass
scale
312
t
Payload to LEO
rocket
7,020
kg
Payload to GTO
public
2,810
kg
Payload to SSO
satellite_alt
4,230
kg
Engine Details
Soyuz 2.1a
The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads. It is currently used for crewed Soyuz and Progress flights to the ISS.
Reusability
Expendable
Stages
2-3
Liftoff Thrust
4,149 kN
Launch Cost
$80,000,000
Maiden Flight
2004-11-04
Fastest Turnaround
P7DT6H41M58S
Flight History
*Since 2004-11-04
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Total Launches
55
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48 consecutive successes
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Successful Launches
54
verified
98% success rate
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Failed Launches
1
schedule
Recorded failures