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Soyuz 2.1a

PRSC ACTIVE
At a glance
Launches
58
1 pending
Success rate
98.3%
57 ok · 1 failed
Payload to LEO
7,020 kg
Payload to GTO
2,810 kg
Status
Active
First flight
04 Nov 2004
Reusable
No
Height
46.3 m
Diameter
2.95 m
Launch mass
312 t
Liftoff thrust
4,149 kN
Stages
3
Launch cost
$80,000,000
Booster landings
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The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads. It is currently used for crewed Soyuz and Progress flights to the ISS.