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Soyuz-U2

Soyuz-U2 was the syntin-fueled, higher-performance variant of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The expendable R-7 derivative flew from Baikonur from 1982 through 1995 and launched crewed Soyuz-T and Soyuz-TM spacecraft, Progress cargo vehicles, and satellites.

Identity

Aliases
Soyuz U211A511U2Soyuz 11A511U2
Family Name
Soyuz
Full Name
Soyuz-U2
Reusability
expendable
Slug
soyuz-u2
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
U2

Details

Description
Soyuz-U2 was the syntin-fueled, higher-performance variant of the Soyuz-U launch vehicle. The expendable R-7 derivative flew from Baikonur from 1982 through 1995 and launched crewed Soyuz-T and Soyuz-TM spacecraft, Progress cargo vehicles, and satellites.
First Flight Year
1,982
Last Flight Year
1,995
Operator Id
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Parent Vehicle Family Id
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Stages Count
3
Strap On Boosters Count
4

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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 12:59:58 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 12:59:58 AM