Soyuz U Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Soyuz U launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Soyuz U
Family
Soyuz
Manufacturer
First Launch
18 May 1973
Successful Launches
694
Failed Launches
20
Rocket Info
Status
Inactive
Stages
2-3
Length
51.1 m
Diameter
2.95 m
Launch Mass
313 tons
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
6,900 kg
Launch Sites used by Soyuz U
Baikonur Cosmodrome
World's largest space launch facility, pivotal for Russian space missions.
📍 Kazakhstan
🚀 1550 Launches
Plesetsk Cosmodrome
Russian spaceport specialized in military satellites, known for high inclination and polar orbit launches.
📍 Russia
🚀 1668 Launches