ROSCOSMOS Soyuz MS-28 Soyuz 2.1a
Rocket Launch Video Streams
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Sergey Kud-Sverchkov
| Birthday | 08/23/1983 |
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| Role | Commander |
| Nationality | Russia |
| First Flight | 10/14/2020 |
| Last Flight | 11/27/2025 |
Sergey Vladimirvich Kud-Sverchkov Is a Kazakh-Russian engineer and cosmonaut selected in 2010.
Christopher Williams
| Birthday | 01/01/1983 |
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| Role | Flight Engineer |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 11/27/2025 |
| Last Flight | 11/27/2025 |
Christopher Williams grw up in Potomac, Maryland and graduated from Stanford University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in physics and a doctorate in physics...
Sergey Mikayev
| Birthday | 03/15/1985 |
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| Role | Flight Engineer |
| Nationality | Russia |
| First Flight | 11/27/2025 |
| Last Flight | 11/27/2025 |
Sergey Mikayev is a Russian cosmonaut affiliated with Roscosmos
About the Soyuz MS-28 Mission
| Type | Human Exploration |
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| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
Soyuz MS-28 will carry three cosmonauts and one astronaut to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The crew consists of Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov, Sergei Mikayev and Oleg Platonov.
Launch Pad & Location
31/6
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
| Launches | 430 |
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| Orbital Launch Attempts | 430 |
| Total Launches | 1565 |
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.
Progress Rocket Space Center 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.
It is currently used for crewed Soyuz and Progress flights to the ISS.
| Length | 46.3 m |
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| Diameter | 3.0 m |
| Stages | 2-3 |
| Launch Mass | 312.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 4,149.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 7,020 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 2,810 kg |
| SSO Capacity | 4,230 kg |
| Launch Cost | $80,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 11/4/2004 |
Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz 2.1a Rocket
Mission Spacecraft
Soyuz MS-28
Soyuz MS-28 (11F732A48 #753) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a ROSCOSMOS Capsule designed for Manned and Cargo ISS Logistics, Lifeboat and traveled to ISS.
Soyuz capsule for the MS-28 mission to the ISS. Soyuz is a series of spacecraft designed for the Soviet space programme by the Korolyov Design Bureau (now RKK Energia) in the 1960s that remains in service today. The Soyuz succeeded the Voskhod spacecraft and was originally built as part of the Soviet Manned Lunar programme. The Soyuz spacecraft is launched on a Soyuz rocket, the most frequently used and most reliable launch vehicle in the world to date. The Soyuz rocket design is based on the Vostok launcher, which in turn was based on the 8K74 or R-7A Semyorka, a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile. All Soyuz spacecraft are launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. 210 days while docked
| Type | Capsule |
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| Agency | ROSCOSMOS |
| Serial Number | 11F732A48 #753 |
| Status | Single Use |
| Destination | ISS |
| Maiden Flight | 7/7/2016 |
| Mission End | 7/26/2026 |
| Flights | 1 |
| Crew Capacity | 3 |
| Human Rated | Yes |
| Height | 7.5 m |
| Diameter | 2.7 m |
About 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.
| Total Launches | 344 |
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| Successful | 333 |
| Failed | 11 |
| Pending | 4 |
| Consecutive Success | 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Soyuz MS-28 launch scheduled?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Soyuz MS-28 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Soyuz MS-28 launch video?
You can watch the 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 ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Soyuz MS-28 mission launch from?
The 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-28 mission?
The Soyuz MS-28 mission launched aboard a 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. 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 the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Soyuz MS-28 launch?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Soyuz MS-28 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 ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a Soyuz MS-28 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 2.1a launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Soyuz MS-28 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official ROSCOSMOS live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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