Soyuz-6
Soyuz-6
Space Launch Systems
Basic Information
Name
Soyuz-6
Designation
Soyuz-6
Alternate Designation
Amur
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Starsem, TsSKB Progress
Date of Introduction
2029
Description
The Soyuz-6 is a two-stage new medium-class carrier rocket capable of carrying a 17 ton payload to a Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The Soyuz-6 will be powered by the RD-171MV and the RD-180 rocket engines at the first and second stages respectively. The first test launch of the new space launch system was planned for 2023. The first test launch may happen in the 2027-2030 timeframe. The Soyuz-6 space launch system may be intended to transport nuclear fuel to Low Earth Orbit in order to replenish the Zeus nuclear-powered tug spacecraft and the Lunar nuclear powerplant in the 2030s.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Amur
Origin
Russia
Contractors
Starsem, TsSKB Progress
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2029
First Flight
2028
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Stages
2
Mass — Max Lift-off Thrust
800 ton
Mass — Payload to LEO
17,000 kilogram
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Rocket Engines: RD-171MV (1)
Item 2
Rocket Engines: RD-180 (1)
Variants
Variant 1
Soyuz-5
Variant 2
Soyuz-6
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004720
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
800000 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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