Soyuz 2.1b (Progress Rocket Space Center)
The Soyuz 2.1b is a non-reusable, active launch vehicle manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center (established in 1996). It undertook its inaugural launch on 07/26/2008.
Soyuz-2 is the 21st-century version of the Russian Soyuz rocket. In its basic form, it is a three-stage carrier rocket for placing payloads into low Earth orbit. The 2.1b version adds an upgraded engine (RD-0124) with improved performance to the second stage.
Soyuz 2.1b Specifications
| Length | 46.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 2.95 m |
| Stages | 2-3 |
| Launch Mass | 312 T |
| LEO Capacity | 8200 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 3250 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 4900 kg |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
Soyuz 2.1b Launch Record
| Total Launches | 25 |
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| Successful Launches | 25 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 25 |
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.