LAUNCHER INFO

The 2.1b version adds an upgraded engine (RD-0124) with improved performance to the second stage. First launch took place from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 43 on 26 July 2008 with a classified military payload. The 2.1b/ST version is sometimes called Soyuz ST-B.

MANUFACTURER INFO

Progress Rocket Space Center

LAUNCHER SPECIFICATIONS

(diameter)

2.95 m

TO GTO

3250 kg

(length)

46.3 m

TO LEO

8200 kg

(reusable)

false

LAUNCH STATISTICS