Soyuz (R-7 family).

The most-flown rocket family in history — derivatives of the original R-7 ICBM. Soyuz-2 is the current variant. Crewed Soyuz capsule still flies cosmonauts to the ISS. Most reliable launch vehicle ever built.

Every Soyuz (R-7 family) launch is independently confirmed by LaunchDetect from NOAA GOES or JMA Himawari geostationary thermal infrared imagery within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition.

Vehicle facts

OperatorRoscosmos
CountryRU
First flight1966 (Soyuz 11A511); R-7 family 1957
StatusActive
ClassMedium-lift expendable
Primary padsBaikonur, Plesetsk, Vostochny
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