Soyuz-Ikar
Soyuz-Ikar
Space Launch Systems
Basic Information
Name
Soyuz-Ikar
Designation
Soyuz-Ikar
Alternate Designation
R-7
Equipment Type
Space Launch Systems
Manufacturer
Starsem
Date of Introduction
1999
Description
The Soyuz-Ikar uses the basic Soyuz vehicle with the Ikar upper stage which features an in-flight restart capability of up to 50 times. It is capable of lift payloads of 9,038 lb (4,100kg) to a Low Earth Orbit (LEO approx. 450 km) or a 7,275 lb (3,300 kg) payload to a Sun Synchronous Orbit (SSO). The Soyuz-Ikar launch vehicle was utilized to put the 24-satellite Globalstar mobile communications constellation in six launches carried out between February and November of 1999.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Space Launch Systems
Status
Retired - No Longer Operational
Also Known As
R-7
Origin
Russia
Contractor
Starsem
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1999
Total Production
6
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Stages
3
Dimensions — Height
49 meter
Dimensions — Rocket Diameter
2.7 meter
Mass — Max Lift-off Thrust
910,000 pound
Mass — Max Lift-off Weight
290 ton
Mass — Payload to LEO
4,100 kilogram
Mass — Payload to SSO
3,300 kilogram
Variants
Variant 1
Molniya-M
Variant 2
Soyuz-U
Variant 3
Soyuz-Ikar
Variant 4
Soyuz-Fregat
Variant 5
Soyuz-2
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000231
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
2.7 m
Height
49 m
Weight
290000 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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