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ROSCOSMOS Soyuz TMA-13M Soyuz FG

Launch Status
Success

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Meet the Astronaut Crew

ROSCOSMOS Astronaut Maksim Surayev, Soyuz TMA-13M Commander

Maksim Surayev

Astronaut details for Maksim Surayev
Birthday05/24/1972
RoleCommander
NationalityRussia
First Flight09/30/2009
Last Flight05/28/2014

Maksim Viktorovich Surayev (Russian: Максим Викторович Сураев, born May 24, 1972) is a retired Russian cosmonaut and politician. From December 1997 to November 1999, Surayev...

ESA Astronaut Alexander Gerst, Soyuz TMA-13M Flight Engineer

Alexander Gerst

Astronaut details for Alexander Gerst
Birthday05/03/1976
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityGermany
First Flight05/28/2014
Last Flight06/06/2018

Alexander Gerst is a German European Space Agency astronaut and geophysicist, who was selected in 2009 to take part in space training. He was part...

NASA Astronaut Gregory R. Wiseman, Soyuz TMA-13M Flight Engineer

Gregory R. Wiseman

Astronaut details for Gregory R. Wiseman
Birthday11/11/1975
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight05/28/2014
Last Flight04/01/2026

Gregory Reid Wiseman is an American astronaut, engineer, and naval aviator. Wiseman was selected in June 2009 as a member of the NASA Astronaut Group...

About the Soyuz TMA-13M Mission

Mission details for Soyuz TMA-13M
TypeHuman Exploration
OrbitLow Earth Orbit

Soyuz TMA-13M begins expedition 40 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Maksim Surayev alongside Flight Engineers, Gregory R. Wiseman (NASA) & Alexander Gerst (ESA) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on 10 November 2014 03:58 UTC

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 TMA-13M

Soyuz TMA-13M (Soyuz TMA-M 11F732A47 #713) 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 TMA-13M was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 28 May 2014 19:57 UTC. It transported three members of the Expedition 40 crew to the International Space Station. The crew consisted of Maksim Surayev, Gregory R. Wiseman, and Alexander Gerst. 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. Up to six months docked to Space station

Spacecraft details for Soyuz TMA-13M
TypeCapsule
AgencyROSCOSMOS
Serial NumberSoyuz TMA-M 11F732A47 #713
StatusSingle Use
DestinationInternational Space Station
Maiden Flight10/7/2010
Mission End11/10/2014
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 TMA-13M launch scheduled?

The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz TMA-13M launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz TMA-13M 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 TMA-13M 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 TMA-13M mission?

The Soyuz TMA-13M 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 TMA-13M launch?

The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz TMA-13M 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 TMA-13M 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 TMA-13M 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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