Soyuz-2
vehicleSoyuz-2 is a Russian expendable medium-lift launch vehicle.
Soyuz-2 is the seventh major iteration of the Soyuz rocket family, featuring significant upgrades such as improved engines and digital control systems. It is utilized for various uncrewed missions and commercial satellite launches. The vehicle continues the legacy of the Soyuz family, which has been pivotal in space exploration since the launch of Sputnik.
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Two launches since yesterday, by Russia and China
Russia and China each completed launches on April 17, 2026. Russia's Soyuz-2 rocket deployed a classified military payload involving multiple spacecraft from Plesetsk, with debris falling into the ocean. China's Long March 4C launched a greenhouse gas detection satellite from Jiuquan, but details on the rocket's lower stages remain undisclosed. SpaceX leads with 46 launches this year.