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 |
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Type / Application: | Cargo |
Operator: | RAKA |
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Propulsion: | KTDU-80 (S5.80) |
Power: | 2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
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Mass: | 8020 kg |
Orbit: | 400 km × 400 km, 51.6° (typical) |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Soyuz-GVK 01 | - | 202x | Ba | Soyuz-2-1b |