RFSA Soyuz 2.1a Soyuz MS-14 Uncrewed
Soyuz 2.1a
Status
Success
Date
22 AUG 2019
03:38
Launch Provider
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Launch Pad
31/6
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Mission Overview
Uncrewed Soyuz MS spacecraft to bring cargo to the space station. This demo flight tests a modified motion and navigation control system, as well as mating to Soyuz-2.1a rocket. The results will be used in development of an uncrewed cargo vehicle, based on Soyuz spacecraft.
Rocket
Soyuz 2.1a
Mission Type
Resupply
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Rocket 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
