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Soyuz 2.1a

In service· Progress Rocket Space Center

Soyuz 2.1a

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.

Next launchSoyuz MS-30Wed, Mar 31 · Baikonur Cosmodrome Follow Soyuz 2.1a in the app

Soyuz 2.1a

Launches

58

since Nov 2004

Success rate

98.2%

57 of 58 successful

In a row

51

successful launches

Launches per Year

Full year2026 so far

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Specifications

Height: 46.3 m
Diameter: 2.95 m
Liftoff mass: 312 t
Liftoff thrust: 4,149 kN
To low Earth orbit: 7,020 kg
To geostationary transfer: 2,810 kg
Stages: 2 to 3
Listed launch price: $80 million
First flight: November 4, 2004
Manufacturer: Progress Rocket Space Center

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Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-30

Soyuz MS-30Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Soyuz 2.1a · 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanTo Be DeterminedNET March 2027

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Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-29

Soyuz MS-29Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Soyuz 2.1a · 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLaunch Successful2:47 PM UTC Apr25Sat

Soyuz 2.1a | Progress MS-34 (95P)

Progress MS-34 (95P)Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Soyuz 2.1a · 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLaunch Successful10:21 PM UTC Mar22Sun

Soyuz 2.1a | Progress MS-33 (94P)

Progress MS-33 (94P)Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Soyuz 2.1a · 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanLaunch Successful11:59 AM UTC Dec25Thu

Soyuz 2.1a | Obzor-R No.1

Obzor-R No.1Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Soyuz 2.1a · 43/4 (43R), Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian FederationLaunch Successful2:11 PM UTC

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