Soyuz-U-PVB (Progress Rocket Space Center)
The Soyuz-U-PVB is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center (established in 1996). It undertook its inaugural launch on 03/21/1984.
A Russian orbital launch vehicle. A version of the Soyuz-U with safety modifications to prevent and resist fires in all stages and the upper stage avionics compartment.
Soyuz-U-PVB Specifications
| Variant | U-PVB |
|---|---|
| Length | 51 m |
| Diameter | 3 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 313 T |
| LEO Capacity | 6900 kg |
Soyuz-U-PVB Launch Record
| Total Launches | 74 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 72 |
| Failed Launches | 2 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 12 |
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.