Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) // February 24, 2023
Soyuz MS-23
Launch Overview
Lift of Time:
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February 24, 2023 - 00:24:27 (+00:00)
Instantaneous
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Baikonur Cosmodrome
Mission Details
Who is ROSCOSMOS?
The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. Soyuz has many launch locations the Russian sites are Baikonur, Plesetsk and Vostochny however Ariane also purchases the vehicle and launches it from French Guiana.
What Is Soyuz 2.1a?
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.
Engines
RD-107A (stage 1)
The RD-107 and its sibling RD-108 initially used to launch the R-7 Semyorka missiles, The RD-107 engine were later used on space launch vehicles based on the R-7 missile, As of 2021 Vary similar RD-107A and RD-108A were used to launch the Soyuz 2.1a and Soyuz 2.1b
RD-108A (stage 1)
The RD-108 and its sibling RD-107 initially used to launch the R-7 Semyorka missiles, The RD-107 engine were later used on space launch vehicles based on the R-7 missile, As of 2021 Vary similar RD-107A and RD-108A were used to launch the Soyuz 2.1a and Soyuz 2.1b
RD-0110 (stage 2)
Rocket Overview
Rocket:
Soyuz 2.1a
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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
