The Soyuz rocket is a series of launch vehicles developed by the Soviet Union and later used by Russia. It has been a reliable workhorse for space missions since its first flight in 1957. The rocket is designed to carry crewed and uncrewed spacecraft, including the Soyuz spacecraft, into low Earth orbit. The Soyuz rocket is known for its distinctive three-stage design, which allows it to efficiently deliver payloads to space. It has played a crucial role in transporting astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and has been used for various scientific and commercial missions over the decades.