Союз
Family-level launch record combining canonical variants, historical missions, public cadence forecasts, and available payload performance specs.
Historical missions are grouped by actual launch year. Forecast cadence uses family-level launch-rate rows.
| Year | Historical missions | Forecast launches |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2026 | 6 | 8 |
| 2027 | 0 | 8 |
| 2028 | 0 | 8 |
| 2029 | 0 | 8 |
| 2030 | 0 | 8 |
| 2031 | 0 | 8 |
| 2032 | 0 | 8 |
| 2033 | 0 | 8 |
| 2034 | 0 | 8 |
| 2035 | 0 | 8 |
Payload capacity by variant and target orbit when structured capacity rows are available.
| Variant | Orbit | Capacity | Altitude | Inclination | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Soyuz-2-1B Союз-2.1б | LEO | 8,320 kg | 200 km | 51.7 deg | RKTs Progress Soyuz-2 page |
Soyuz-2-1B Союз-2.1б | LEO | 8,200 kg | 200 km | 51.8 deg | RKTs Progress Soyuz-2 page |
Latest launched missions using variants in this family.
| Mission | Variant | Launch |
|---|---|---|
| Progress MS-34 Mission | Soyuz-2-1A Союз-2.1а | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Kosmos-2609/2612? | Soyuz-2-1B Союз-2.1б | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Meridian No. 21L? | Soyuz-2-1A Fregat | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Rassvet-3 G1 |
Canonical variants rolled up into this launch vehicle family.
| Variant | Stages | Missions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Soyuz-2-1A Союз-2.1а | Not stated | 57 | Active |
Soyuz-2-1A Fregat | Not stated | 23 | Active |
Soyuz-2-1A Volga | Not stated | 1 | Retired |
Soyuz-2-1B Союз-2.1б | Not stated | 24 |
| 2036 | 0 | 8 |
| 2037 | 0 | 8 |
| 2038 | 0 | 8 |
| 2039 | 0 | 8 |
| 2040 | 0 | 8 |
| 2041 | 0 | 8 |
1 launch location represented.
| Year | Location | Launches | Confidence | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 30% | Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence. |
| 2027 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 35% | Soyuz-2 active crew/cargo and payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability. |
| 2028 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 30% | Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence. |
| 2029 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 35% | Soyuz-2 active payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability. |
| 2030 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 30% | Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence. |
| 2031 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 35% | Soyuz-2 active payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability. |
| 2032 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 30% | Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence. |
| 2033 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 30% | Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence. |
| 2034 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 30% | Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence. |
| 2035 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 35% | Soyuz-2 active crew/cargo and payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability. |
| 2036 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 30% | Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence. |
| 2037 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 35% | Soyuz-2 active payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability. |
| 2038 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 35% | Soyuz-2 active payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability. |
| 2039 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 30% | Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence. |
| 2040 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 35% | Soyuz-2 active crew/cargo and payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability. |
| 2041 | Baikonur Cosmodrome | Site 31/6 | 8 | 35% | Soyuz-2 active crew/cargo and payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability. Site-year coverage backfill copied nearest prior... |
Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence.
Soyuz-2 active crew/cargo and payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability.
Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence.
Soyuz-2 active payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability.
Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence.
Soyuz-2 active payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability.
Soyuz-2-1A Союз-2.1а | LEO | 7,150 kg | 200 km | 51.7 deg | RKTs Progress Soyuz-2 page |
Soyuz-2-1A Союз-2.1а | LEO | 7,020 kg | 200 km | 51.8 deg | RKTs Progress Soyuz-2 page |
Soyuz-2-1B Fregat | LEO | 6,900 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Manual variant fallback from Soyuz-2-1B family capacity. |
Soyuz-2-1B Союз-2.1б | LEO | 6,900 kg | 200 km | 98.3 deg | RKTs Progress Soyuz-2 page |
Soyuz-2-1B Союз-2.1б | Polar | 6,900 kg | 200 km | 98.3 deg | RKTs Progress Soyuz-2 page |
Soyuz-2-1A Союз-2.1а | Polar | 5,900 kg | 200 km | 98.3 deg | RKTs Progress Soyuz-2 page |
Soyuz-2-1A Fregat | LEO | 5,900 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Manual variant fallback from Soyuz-2-1A family capacity. |
Soyuz-2-1A Союз-2.1а | LEO | 5,900 kg | 200 km | 98.3 deg | RKTs Progress Soyuz-2 page |
Soyuz-2-1B Fregat | SSO | 4,900 kg | 660 km | Unknown | Arianespace Soyuz CSG User's Manual Issue 2.1, May 2018 |
Soyuz-2-1A Fregat | SSO | 4,450 kg | 660 km | Unknown | Arianespace Soyuz CSG User's Manual Issue 2.1, May 2018 |
Soyuz-2-1B Fregat | GTO | 3,250 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Arianespace Soyuz CSG User Manual Issue 2.1 |
Soyuz-2-1B Fregat | TLI | 1,800 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Arianespace Soyuz CSG User Manual; Soyuz/Fregat lunar mission heritage |
Soyuz-2-1B Союз-2.1б | TLI | 1,500 kg | Unknown | Unknown | RKTs Progress Soyuz-2 page |
Soyuz-2-1A Fregat | TLI | 1,500 kg | Unknown | Unknown | Arianespace Soyuz CSG User Manual; Soyuz/Fregat high-energy mission heritage |
Soyuz-2-1B Союз-2.1б |
| Mar 23, 2026 |
| Progress MS-33 Mission | Soyuz-2-1A Союз-2.1а | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Kosmos-2600-2608? | Soyuz-2-1B Fregat | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Aist-2T No. 1/2 | Soyuz-2-1B Fregat | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Obzor-R No. 1 Mission | Soyuz-2-1A Союз-2.1а | Dec 25, 2025 |
Upcoming mission rows with announced launch timing.
| Mission | Variant | Announced |
|---|---|---|
No forecasted missionsNo upcoming announced mission rows are linked to this vehicle family. | ||
| Active |
Soyuz-2-1B Fregat | Not stated | 59 | Active |
Soyuz-FG | Not stated | 60 | Retired |
Soyuz-FG Fregat | Not stated | 10 | Retired |
Soyuz-ST-A Fregat | Not stated | 9 | Retired |
Soyuz-ST-B Fregat | Not stated | 18 | Retired |
Soyuz-U | Not stated | 633 | Retired |
Soyuz-U2 | Not stated | 72 | Retired |
Soyuz-U-PVB | Not stated | 144 | Retired |
Soyuz-U-PVB Fregat | Not stated | 4 | Retired |
Soyuz-U-PVB Ikar | Not stated | 6 | Retired |
Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence.
Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence.
Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence.
Soyuz-2 active crew/cargo and payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability.
Editable low-confidence Soyuz-2/Fregat variant annual throughput default inherited from Soyuz-2 family cadence.
Soyuz-2 active payload variant; conservative annual rate below historical Soyuz-family ability.
The source of the air pressure drop was identified as a leak in the Soyuz orbital module.
Pavel Luzin, a Russian space policy analyst, asserted that the hole in the Soyuz was likely made at the factory.
Rogozin stated that the leak is a 'matter of honor' for the Soyuz spacecraft’s manufacturer, RSC Energia.
The Soyuz spacecraft has been the only Russian vehicle mostly free from launch failures.
NASA requested time to study the problem of the Soyuz leak before sealing the patch.
Rogozin launched an investigation to determine the cause of the hole in the Soyuz module.
Moscow mission control ordered cosmonauts to conduct a quick fix on the Soyuz leak.
A hole was found in the Soyuz MS-09 spacecraft docked to the International Space Station on 2018-08-30.
The Soyuz MS-10 mission is scheduled for launch on 2018-10-11 and its flight readiness review has been completed.
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The GAO found that Boeing and SpaceX could miss their current schedules for commercial crew certification by NASA by a year or more, creating a potential gap in U.S. access to the ISS when Soyuz seat agreements end late in 2019.