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Soyuz-2.1a

Soyuz-2.1a is an active modernized variant of the R-7-derived Soyuz launch-vehicle family. It introduced digital flight control and supports crewed Soyuz, Progress cargo, and satellite missions.

Soyuz-2.1a
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Identity

Aliases
Soyuz 2.1aSoyuz 2-1a
Family Name
Soyuz
Full Name
Soyuz-2.1a
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
2.1a

Details

Description
Soyuz-2.1a is an active modernized variant of the R-7-derived Soyuz launch-vehicle family. It introduced digital flight control and supports crewed Soyuz, Progress cargo, and satellite missions.
First Flight Year
2,004
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Count
      4
      Placement
      booster
      Propulsion System
      Role
      booster
      Stage
      first-stage
      Variant Notes
      Four strap-on boosters, each with one RD-107A.
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      core
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      second-stage
      Variant Notes
      Single RD-108A on the Block A core stage.
    • Count
      1
      Placement
      upper
      Propulsion System
      Role
      upper-stage
      Stage
      third-stage
      Variant Notes
      Single RD-0110 on the Block I third stage.
    Name
    Soyuz-2.1a
    Notes
    Exact Soyuz-2.1a three-stage propulsion.
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable
Stages Count
3
Strap On Boosters Count
4

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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 07:03:08 UTC
Updated Time
August 1, 2026 at 10:19:36 UTC