Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz TMA-06M Soyuz FG
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Oleg Novitskiy
- Birthday: 10/12/1971
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 10/23/2012
- Last Flight: 03/23/2024
Oleg Viktorovich Novitskiy, lieutenant colonel in the Russian Air Force, is a Russian cosmonaut.
Novitskiy w...
Evgeny Tarelkin
- Birthday: 12/29/1974
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 10/23/2012
- Last Flight: 10/23/2012
Evgeny Igorevich Tarelkin (Russian: Евгений Игоревич Тарелкин; born December 29, 1974) is a Russian co...
Kevin A. Ford
- Birthday: 07/07/1960
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 08/29/2009
- Last Flight: 10/23/2012
Kevin Anthony Ford is a retired United States Air Force Colonel and a NASA astronaut. Ford has received a number of special h...
About the Soyuz TMA-06M Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Soyuz TMA-06M begins expedition 33 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy alongside Flight Engineers, Evgeny Tarelkin (RSA) & Kevin A. Ford (NASA) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on 16 March 2013, 03:11 UTC
Launch Pad & Location
31/6
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
The 31/6 launch pad has hosted 428 rocket launches, including 428 orbital launch attempts. The Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan launch site has been the location for 1563 total 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.
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.
Learn more about the Progress Rocket Space Center Soyuz FG Rocket
About 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 Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-06M launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-06M launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-06M mission launch from?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz 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 TMA-06M mission?
The Soyuz TMA-06M mission launched aboard a Russian Federal Space Agency (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 Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-06M launch?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-06M 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 Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-06M launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Soyuz TMA-06M 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 Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.