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ROSCOSMOS Soyuz MS (MS-01) Soyuz-FG

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Meet the Astronaut Crew

ROSCOSMOS Astronaut Anatoli Ivanishin, Soyuz MS (MS-01) Commander

Anatoli Ivanishin

Astronaut details for Anatoli Ivanishin
Birthday01/15/1969
RoleCommander
NationalityRussia
First Flight11/14/2011
Last Flight04/09/2020

Anatoli Alekseyevich Ivanishin (Russian: Анатолий Алексеевич Иванишин; born 15 January 1969 in Irkutsk) is a Russian cosmonaut. His first visit to space was to the...

NASA Astronaut Kathleen Rubins, Soyuz MS (MS-01) Flight Engineer

Kathleen Rubins

Astronaut details for Kathleen Rubins
Birthday10/14/1978
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight07/07/2016
Last Flight10/14/2020

Kathleen Hallisey "Kate" Rubins is a NASA astronaut. She became the 60th woman to fly in space when she launched on a Soyuz spacecraft to...

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Astronaut Takuya Onishi, Soyuz MS (MS-01) Flight Engineer

Takuya Onishi

Astronaut details for Takuya Onishi
Birthday12/22/1975
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityJapan
First Flight07/07/2016
Last Flight03/14/2025

Takuya Onishi (大西 卓哉 Ōnishi Takuya, born 1975) is a Japanese astronaut selected for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2009.[1] He spent four...

About the Soyuz MS (MS-01) Mission

Mission details for Soyuz MS (MS-01)
TypeHuman Exploration
OrbitLow Earth Orbit

Soyuz MS-01 begins expedition 48 by carrying Roscosmos cosmonaut Anatoli Ivanishin, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and NASA astronaut Kate Rubins to the International Space Station. After launching aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, they will rendezvous to the station where they will remain for their 4 month stay.

Launch Pad & Location

1/5

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

Launch statistics for 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launches487
Orbital Launch Attempts487
Total Launches1565

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 FG Rocket

The Soyuz FG rocket is an expendable launch vehicle most commonly known for carrying humans to the International Space Station today.

Rocket specifications for Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz FG
Length49.5 m
Diameter3.0 m
Stages2
Launch Mass305.0 T
LEO Capacity6,450 kg
SSO Capacity4,500 kg
Maiden Flight5/20/2001

Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz FG Rocket

Mission Spacecraft

Soyuz MS-01

Soyuz MS-01 (Soyuz MS 11F732A48 #731) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a ROSCOSMOS Capsule designed for Manned and Cargo ISS Logistics, Lifeboat and traveled to International Space Station.

Soyuz MS-01 was a Soyuz spaceflight launched on July 7, 2016 to the International Space Station. It transported three members of the Expedition 48 crew to the International Space Station. The crew consisted of Anatoli Ivanishin, Takuya Onishi, and Kathleen Rubins. 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

Spacecraft details for Soyuz MS-01
TypeCapsule
AgencyROSCOSMOS
Serial NumberSoyuz MS 11F732A48 #731
StatusSingle Use
DestinationInternational Space Station
Maiden Flight7/7/2016
Mission End10/30/2016
Flights1
Crew Capacity3
Human RatedYes
Height7.5 m
Diameter2.7 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.

Launch statistics for ROSCOSMOS
Total Launches344
Successful333
Failed11
Pending4
Consecutive Success68

Learn more about ROSCOSMOS

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz MS (MS-01) launch scheduled?

The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz MS (MS-01) launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz MS (MS-01) launch video?

You can watch the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz 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 Soyuz MS (MS-01) mission launch from?

The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz rocket launched from 1/5 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 (MS-01) mission?

The Soyuz MS (MS-01) mission launched aboard a ROSCOSMOS Soyuz rocket. The Soyuz FG rocket is an expendable launch vehicle most commonly known for carrying humans to the International Space Station today. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.

What weather conditions could have delayed the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz MS (MS-01) launch?

The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz MS (MS-01) 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 Soyuz MS (MS-01) launch was delayed?

This page was updated in real-time with the latest ROSCOSMOS Soyuz launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Soyuz MS (MS-01) 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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