Soyuz 2.1a

Manufacturer: Progress Rocket Space Center · Maiden flight: 4 November 2004 · Wikipedia (opens in new tab)

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.

Recent launches

Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-29

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

14 July 2026Save Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-29☆

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

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

25 April 2026Save Soyuz 2.1a | Progress MS-34 (95P)☆

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

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

22 March 2026Save Soyuz 2.1a | Progress MS-33 (94P)☆

Soyuz 2.1a | Obzor-R No.1

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

25 December 2025Save Soyuz 2.1a | Obzor-R No.1☆

Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-28

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) · Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

27 November 2025Save Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-28☆