The Soyuz-U2 (GRAU index 11A511U2) was a Soviet, later Russian, carrier rocket.
In 1996, it was announced that the Soyuz-U2 had been retired, as the performance advantage gained through the use of syntin did not justify the additional cost of its production.
The final flight, Soyuz TM-22, occurred on 3 September 1995 from Gagarin's Start in Baikonur.
Other missions included the Gamma telescope and three Orlets reconnaissance satellites.
In total, Soyuz-U2 was launched 72 times and experienced no failures over its operational lifetime.