Soyuz 2.1v Volga (Progress Rocket Space Center)
The Soyuz 2.1v Volga is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center (established in 1996). It undertook its inaugural launch on 12/28/2013.
The Soyuz-2.1v is a Russian expendable carrier rocket. It was derived from the Soyuz-2.1b, and is a member of the R-7 family of rockets.
Soyuz 2.1v Volga Specifications
| Variant | Volga |
|---|---|
| Length | 44 m |
| Diameter | 3 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 158 T |
| LEO Capacity | 2850 kg |
Soyuz 2.1v Volga Launch Record
| Total Launches | 9 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 8 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 7 |
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.