Soyuz 2.1a (Progress Rocket Space Center)
The Soyuz 2.1a is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center (established in 1996). It undertook its inaugural launch on 11/04/2004.
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.
It is currently used for crewed Soyuz and Progress flights to the ISS.
Soyuz 2.1a Specifications
| Length | 46.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 2.95 m |
| Stages | 2-3 |
| Launch Mass | 312 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 4149 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 7020 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 2810 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 4230 kg |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
Soyuz 2.1a Launch Record
| Total Launches | 58 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 57 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Pending Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 51 |
Manufacturer
Progress Rocket Space Center (PRSC)
CEO: Dmitry Baranov
Progress Rocket Space Centre, formerly known as TsSKB-Progress, is a space science and aerospace research company which is known for manufacturing launch vehicles and satellites. Most notably, Progress Rocket Space Centre is the manufacturer of Soyuz launch vehicles.