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Soyuz-2 launch vehicle family

Soyuz-2 is the active digitally controlled modernization of the R-7-derived Soyuz launcher. The family comprises the medium-class Soyuz-2.1a and higher-performance Soyuz-2.1b, plus the boosterless light-class Soyuz-2.1v; launches operate from Baikonur, Plesetsk, and Vostochny, while Soyuz-ST adaptations previously flew from French Guiana.

Soyuz-2 launch vehicle family
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Soyuz 2Soyuz-2 seriesСоюз-2
Family Name
Soyuz-2
Full Name
Soyuz-2 launch vehicle family
Status
active
Type
rocket

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Description
Soyuz-2 is the active digitally controlled modernization of the R-7-derived Soyuz launcher. The family comprises the medium-class Soyuz-2.1a and higher-performance Soyuz-2.1b, plus the boosterless light-class Soyuz-2.1v; launches operate from Baikonur, Plesetsk, and Vostochny, while Soyuz-ST adaptations previously flew from French Guiana.
First Flight Year
2,004
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Rocket Specs
Reusability
expendable

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Creation Time
July 17, 2026 at 03:32:03 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 08:56:28 UTC

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