Soyuz U (Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS))
The Soyuz U is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) (established in 1992). It undertook its inaugural launch on 05/18/1973.
Soyuz U Specifications
| Length | 51.1 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 2.95 m |
| Stages | 2-3 |
| Launch Mass | 313 T |
| LEO Capacity | 6900 kg |
Soyuz U Launch Record
| Total Launches | 714 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 694 |
| Failed Launches | 20 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
Manufacturer
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) (RFSA)
Administrator: Yuri Borisov
The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. Soyuz has many launch locations the Russian sites are Baikonur, Plesetsk and Vostochny however Ariane also purchases the vehicle and launches it from French Guiana.