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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIPnBw_fNAM Location 43/4 (43R) Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation 71 launches have been at this location. Rocket Soyuz 2.1A Length: 46.3 meters Diameter: 2.95 meters First Launched: 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 22 times with 21 successful and 1 failed launches. Agency Russian Aerospace Defence Forces Type: Government Abbreviation: VKO Administration: Founded: Launchers: Spacecraft: Country: RUS View Rocket Launch Schedule