Soyuz U (Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS))
The Soyuz U, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) established in 1992, undertook its inaugural launch on 05/18/1973, is non-reusable and is inactive.
Soyuz U has 694 successful launches and 20 failed attempts, with a cumulative tally of 714 launches, currently with 0 pending launches in the pipeline.
- Length: 51.1 m
- Diameter: 2.95 m
- Launch Mass: 313 T
- LEO Capacity: 6900 kg
Manufacturer
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) (RFSA)
Administrator: Yuri Borisov
The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. Soyuz has many launch locations the Russian sites are Baikonur, Plesetsk and Vostochny however Ariane also purchases the vehicle and launches it from French Guiana.
