Soyuz MS-20
Soyuz 2.1a
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Rocket Launch Videos
Crew
Alexander Misurkin
- Birthday: 09/23/1977
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 03/28/2013
- Last Flight: 12/08/2021
Alexander Alexanderovich Misurkin (Russian: Aлександр Aлександрович Мисуркин) born on September 2...
Yozo Hirano
- Birthday: 01/01/1985
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: Japan
- First Flight: 12/08/2021
- Last Flight: 12/08/2021
Born in Ehime Prefecture, Japan in 1985. Yozo joined ZOZO Co. Ltd shortly after graduating from university, in charge of mana...
Yusaku Maezawa
- Birthday: 11/22/1975
- Role: Tourist
- Nationality: Japan
- First Flight: 12/08/2021
- Last Flight: 12/08/2021
Yusaku Maezawa is a Japanese billionaire entrepreneur and art collector. He founded Start Today in 1998 and launched the onli...
Mission
Soyuz MS-20
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $80,000,000
Soyuz MS-20 will carry Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Misurkin as well as two tourists, Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa and his assistant Yozo Hirano, to the International Space Station.
Location
31/6
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
31/6 has witnessed the launch of 426 rockets, including 426 orbital launch attempts. While Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, has been the site for 1560 rocket launches.
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Rocket
Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1a
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.
Agency
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, commonly known as Roscosmos, is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation and general aerospace research. Soyuz has many launch locations the Russian sites are Baikonur, Plesetsk and Vostochny however Ariane also purchases the vehicle and launches it from French Guiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Soyuz 2.1a launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a launch carrying the Soyuz MS-20 mission was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Soyuz 2.1a launch video?
You can watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Soyuz 2.1a launch from?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a rocket launched from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan. The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
What rocket was used for the Soyuz MS-20 mission?
The Soyuz MS-20 mission launched aboard a Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 2.1a rocket. 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. <br>It is currently used for crewed Soyuz and Progress flights to the ISS. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Soyuz 2.1a launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the launch is delayed?
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