Soyuz 2.1a Volga (Progress Rocket Space Center)
The Soyuz 2.1a Volga is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center (established in 1996). It undertook its inaugural launch on 11/08/2004.
In addition to the switch to digital flight control systems as part of the Soyuz 2.1A, this version utilizes the Volga upper stage.
Soyuz 2.1a Volga Specifications
| Variant | Volga |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.6 m |
| Diameter | 2.68 m |
| Stages | 2-3 |
| Takeoff Thrust | 4149 kN |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
Soyuz 2.1a Volga Launch Record
| Total Launches | 1 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 1 |
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.