Rocket family · Roscosmos
R-7 / Soyuz family
Also known as Semyorka, Soyuz family
Rockets
Overview
The most-launched rocket lineage in history — descended from the R-7, the world's first ICBM (1957), and continued today by the crew-carrying Soyuz.
Vehicles in this family
| Vehicle | Country | First flight | Lift class | LEO payload | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-7 Semyorka | Soviet Union | 1957 | Medium-lift | — | Retired |
| Soyuz | Russia | 1966 | Medium-lift | — | Active |
Knowledge connections
- Operated byRoscosmos
- Family includesR-7 Semyorka
- Family includesSoyuz
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- Gunter's Space PageGunter Krebs — Gunter's Space Page
A specialist reference compilation of launch vehicles, stages, and spacecraft across all spacefaring nations.