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ROSCOSMOS Soyuz TMA-14 Soyuz-FG

Launch Status
Success

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Meet the Astronaut Crew

ROSCOSMOS Astronaut Gennady Padalka, Soyuz TMA-14 Commander

Gennady Padalka

Astronaut details for Gennady Padalka
Birthday06/21/1958
RoleCommander
NationalityRussia
First Flight08/13/1998
Last Flight03/27/2015

Gennady Ivanovich Padalka (Russian: Гeннадий Иванович Падалка; born 21 June 1958 in Krasnodar, Russia) is a Russian Air Force officer and an RKA cosmonaut. Padalka...

NASA Astronaut Michael Barratt, Soyuz TMA-14 Flight Engineer

Michael Barratt

Astronaut details for Michael Barratt
Birthday04/16/1959
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight03/26/2009
Last Flight03/04/2024

Michael Reed Barratt is an American physician and a NASA astronaut. Specializing in aerospace medicine, he served as a flight surgeon for NASA before his...

Astronaut Charles Simonyi, Soyuz TMA-14 Tourist

Charles Simonyi

Astronaut details for Charles Simonyi
Birthday09/10/1948
RoleTourist
NationalityHungary
First Flight04/07/2007
Last Flight03/26/2009

Charles Simonyi (born September 10, 1948) is a Hungarian-born American computer businessman. In April 2007, aboard Soyuz TMA-10, he became the fifth space tourist and...

About the Soyuz TMA-14 Mission

Mission details for Soyuz TMA-14
TypeHuman Exploration
OrbitLow Earth Orbit

Soyuz TMA-14 begins Expedition 19 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Gennady Padalka alongside Flight Engineer, Michael Barratt (NASA) & spaceflight participant Guy Laliberté (Space Adventures) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on October 11, 2009, 04:32 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-14

Soyuz TMA-14 (Soyuz TMA 11F732A17 #224) 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-14 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on March 26 2009 11:49 UTC. It transported two members of the Expedition 19 crew and one participant to the International Space Station. The Expedition 19 crew consisted of Gennady Padalka and Michael Barratt. The spaceflight participant was tourist Charles Simonyi. 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. 6 Months while docked

Spacecraft details for Soyuz TMA-14
TypeCapsule
AgencyROSCOSMOS
Serial NumberSoyuz TMA 11F732A17 #224
StatusSingle Use
DestinationInternational Space Station
Maiden Flight10/30/2002
Mission End10/11/2009
Flights1
Crew Capacity3
Human RatedYes
Height748.0 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-14 launch scheduled?

The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz TMA-14 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz TMA-14 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-14 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-14 mission?

The Soyuz TMA-14 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-14 launch?

The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz Soyuz TMA-14 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-14 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-14 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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