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Soyuz-Ikar

Soyuz-Ikar

Space Launch Systems
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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
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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