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Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz TMA-15 Soyuz-FG

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Meet the Astronaut Crew

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Astronaut Roman Romanenko, Soyuz TMA-15 Commander

Roman Romanenko

Astronaut details for Roman Romanenko
Birthday08/09/1971
RoleCommander
NationalityRussia
First Flight05/27/2009
Last Flight12/19/2012

Roman Yurievich Romanenko (Major, Russian Air Force; Russian: Роман Юрьевич Романенко; born August 9, 19...

European Space Agency Astronaut Frank De Winne, Soyuz TMA-15 Flight Engineer

Frank De Winne

Astronaut details for Frank De Winne
Birthday04/25/1961
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityBelgium
First Flight10/30/2002
Last Flight05/27/2009

Frank, Viscount De Winne (born 25 April 1961, in Ledeberg, Belgium) is a Belgian Air Component officer and an ESA astronaut. ...

Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Robert Thirsk, Soyuz TMA-15 Flight Engineer

Robert Thirsk

Astronaut details for Robert Thirsk
Birthday08/17/1953
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityCanada
First Flight06/20/1996
Last Flight05/27/2009

Robert Brent Thirsk, OC OBC (born August 17, 1953) is a Canadian engineer and physician, and a former Canadian Space Agency a...

About the Soyuz TMA-15 Mission

Mission details for Soyuz TMA-15
TypeHuman Exploration
OrbitLow Earth Orbit

Soyuz TMA-15 begins Expedition 20 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Roman Romanenko alongside Flight Engineers, Frank De Winne (ESA) & Robert Thirsk (CSA) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on December 1, 2009, 07:17 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 Launches1563

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.

Learn more about Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-15 launch scheduled?

The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-15 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-15 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-15 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-15 mission?

The Soyuz TMA-15 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-15 launch?

The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-15 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-15 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-15 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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