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Soyuz TMA-11

Soyuz-FG

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

Launch Status
Success

Rocket Launch Video

Crew

Yuri Malenchenko

Yuri Malenchenko

  • Birthday: 12/22/1961
  • Role: Commander
  • Nationality: Russia
  • First Flight: 07/01/1994
  • Last Flight: 12/15/2015

Yuri Ivanovich Malenchenko (Russian: Юрий Иванович Маленченко; born December 22, 1961) is a retired Rus...

Peggy Whitson

Peggy Whitson

  • Birthday: 02/09/1960
  • Role: Flight Engineer
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 06/05/2002
  • Last Flight: 06/25/2025

Peggy Annette Whitson is an American biochemistry researcher, retired NASA astronaut, and former NASA Chief Astronaut. Her fi...

Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor

Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor

  • Birthday: 07/27/1972
  • Role: Spaceflight Participant
  • Nationality: Malaysia
  • First Flight: 10/10/2007
  • Last Flight: 10/10/2007

Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie bin Sheikh Mustapha (born 27 July 1972) is a Malaysian orthopaedic surgeon and the first Ma...

Mission

Soyuz TMA-11

  • Type: Human Exploration
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Soyuz TMA-11 begins Expedition 16 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko alongside Flight Engineers, Peggy Whitson (NASA) & Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor (National Space Agency of Malaysia) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on April 19, 2008, 08:30 UTC

Location

1/5

Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan

1/5 has witnessed the launch of 487 rockets, including 487 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 FG

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 Soyuz FG

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.

Learn more about Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-11 launch scheduled?

The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-11 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-11 launch video?

You can watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (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 Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-11 mission launch from?

The Russian Federal Space Agency (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 TMA-11 mission?

The Soyuz TMA-11 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-11 launch?

The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-11 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-11 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-11 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.

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