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Russian Aerospace Defence Forces • Soyuz 2.1a • 43/4 (43R) (NA)

Russian Aerospace Defence Forces • Soyuz 2.1a • 43/4 (43R)
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The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads. It is currently used for crewed Soyuz and Progress flights to the ISS.
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