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Soyuz-FG

Soyuz-FG was the crew-launch derivative of Soyuz-U, incorporating improved injector heads, guidance optimization, and propellant-depletion control for greater payload performance. It launched Soyuz and Progress spacecraft from Baikonur between 2001 and 2019; its 70th and final mission launched Soyuz MS-15.

Identity

Aliases
Soyuz FG11A511U-FG11А511У-ФГСоюз-ФГ
Family Name
Soyuz
Full Name
Soyuz-FG
Reusability
expendable
Slug
soyuz-fg
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
FG

Details

Description
Soyuz-FG was the crew-launch derivative of Soyuz-U, incorporating improved injector heads, guidance optimization, and propellant-depletion control for greater payload performance. It launched Soyuz and Progress spacecraft from Baikonur between 2001 and 2019; its 70th and final mission launched Soyuz MS-15.
First Flight Year
2,001
Height M
49.5
Last Flight Year
2,019
Liftoff Mass Kg
310,000
Operator Id
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Parent Vehicle Family Id
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Payload Capacity Kg
Leo
7,150
Stages Count
3
Strap On Boosters Count
4

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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 6:42:13 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 6:42:13 AM