Soyuz 2 is soon set to operate from the new launch complex under construction in French Guiana. In line with range safety regulations, the Guiana Space Centre has asked that the launcher be equipped with additional safety features. At the same time, the range will be automated with full new ground segment systems for the Soyuz’s flight safety functionality.The European Safety Kit (KSE*) developed by CNES as prime contractor will meet this requirement. The KSE comprises a tracking system, independent from the launcher, and a receiver that can relay an abort command from the ground, should the vehicle deviate from its flight corridor. Originally designed for Ariane 5, these two systems also feature a specific switching and power unit (BCA**). After a few administrative complications due to the sensitive nature of Ariane 5 equipment, the systems have arrived in Russia. They are now awaiting acceptance by the CNES Launch Vehicles Directorate and the TsSKB (Soyuz production centre/prime contractor) teams.GTD now will develop for CNES the ground system as it has already done the same flight safety critical subsystems for other precedent launchers as Ariane 4, Ariane 5 , Ariane 5 plus and Vega. *Kit Sauvegarde Européen **Boitier de Commutatian et d'Alimentation
