Soyuz-GVK
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Soyuz-GVK [Roskosmos]
The Soyuz GVK is a uncrewed freighter with cargo return capability based on the crewed Soyuz-MS, but lacks the crew supporting equipment.
Soyuz-GVK will be launched on Soyuz-2-1b boosters. The maiden flight is planned for August 2019, now delayed to 2022. Current status in unclear.
| Nation: | Russia |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Cargo |
| Operator: | RAKA |
| Contractors: | |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | |
| Propulsion: | KTDU-80 (S5.80) |
| Power: | 2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 8020 kg |
| Orbit: | 400 km × 400 km, 51.6° (typical) |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soyuz-GVK 01 | - | 202x | Ba | Soyuz-2-1b |
References:
- Energiya Website
Further Soyuz / Zond / Progress (7K) missions: