Soyuz 2 - medium-lift launch vehicle - Rocket - 1/144

Soyuz 2 - medium-lift launch vehicle - Rocket

1/144 scale plastic model kit of the russian Soyuz-2 - medium-lift launch vehicle - Rocket.

About the model:
- 1/144 scale plastic model assembly kit
- Highly detailed model
- Length / height: 35,5cm
- Total parts: 111
- Kit contains the "Soyuz" module for manned space flights as well as the cargo module "Progress"

Historical Background:
The Soyuz-2 rocket is a medium-lift launch vehicle designed for space missions and represents the seventh major iteration of the renowned Soyuz rocket family. First launched in 2004, the Soyuz-2 has since achieved over 150 successful missions, solidifying its reputation as one of the most reliable launch vehicles in history.  

Operated from the iconic Baikonur Cosmodrome, as well as the Plesetsk and Vostochny spaceports, the Soyuz-2 serves a variety of mission profiles, including satellite launches, cargo deliveries to the International Space Station (ISS), and interplanetary missions.  

Equipped with advanced liquid-fuel rocket engines, the Soyuz-2 delivers impressive performance, combining reliability with precision. Its modernized guidance and control systems allow for highly accurate payload placement, even in challenging orbital configurations. Furthermore, its enhanced design enables it to carry heavier and more complex payloads compared to its predecessors, making it a versatile workhorse for both government and commercial space exploration.  

With its storied lineage and continuous innovations, the Soyuz-2 rocket remains a cornerstone of modern spaceflight, bridging decades of expertise with the demands of the 21st-century space industry.