Soyuz 2.1b
ActiveProgress Rocket Space Center (PRSC)
July 26, 2008
Description
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.
Specifications
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Minimum Stage
2 -
Max Stage
3 -
Length
46.3 m -
Diameter
2.95 m -
Fairing Diameter
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Launch Mass
312.0 T -
Thrust
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Family
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Name
Soyuz 2.1b -
Family
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Variant
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Alias
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Full Name
Soyuz 2.1b
Payload Capacity
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Launch Cost
$80000000 -
Low Earth Orbit
8200.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
3250.0 kg -
Direct Geostationary
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Sun-Synchronous Capacity
4900.0 kg
Progress Rocket Space Center
Commercial
CEO: Dmitry Baranov
PRSC 1996Progress 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.
Upcoming Spaceflights
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TBD June, 2026
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March 23, 2026, 5:24 p.m.
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Aug. 20, 2025, 5:13 p.m.
Status: Launch Successful
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