Bars-M (Kosmos 2503)Soyuz 2.1a Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Launch Status Success Fri ยท Feb 27th, 2015 6:01 AM EST Watch Online Location 43/4 (43R) Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 72 rockets have launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation. Rocket Soyuz 2.1a Length: 46.3 meters Diameter: 2.95 meters First Launch: November 4, 2004 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. The Soyuz 2.1a rocket has been launched a total of 23 times with 22 successful and 1 failed launches. Agency Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Type: Government Abbreviation: VKO Country: RUS View Rocket Launch Schedule