Russian Space Forces Soyuz 2.1a GVM Oblik
Soyuz 2.1a
Status
Success
Date
8 NOV 2004
17:29
Mission Overview
Oblik-Dummy was Zenit-8 (Oblik) spy sat, which has been in storage long beyond its service live and was converted to an instrumented dummy payload for the maiden launch of the new Soyuz-2-1a launch vehicle. The photographic equipment was removed and the vehicle was fitted with vibration and thermal sensors designed to measure the launch environment of the new launch vehicle.
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1a
Mission Type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
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.
Height
46.3 m
Diameter
2.95 m
Launch Mass
312 T
Thrust
4,149 kN