Soyuz TMA-17M
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Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Rocket Launch Video
Crew
Oleg Kononenko
- Birthday: 06/21/1964
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 04/08/2008
- Last Flight: 09/15/2023
Oleg Dmitriyevich Kononenko (Russian: Олег Дмитриевич Кононенко) is a Russian cosmonaut. He has flown ...
Kimiya Yui
- Birthday: 01/30/1970
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: Japan
- First Flight: 07/22/2015
- Last Flight: 08/01/2025
Kimiya Yui is a Japanese astronaut from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). He was selected for the agency in 2009...
Kjell N. Lindgren
- Birthday: 01/23/1973
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 07/22/2015
- Last Flight: 04/27/2022
Kjell Norwood Lindgren is a current NASA astronaut. Lindgren was selected in June 2009 as a member of the NASA Astronaut Grou...
Mission
ISS 44
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Soyuz TMA-17M launch to the International Space Station with 3 crew for Expedition 44. The crew consists of cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui and NASA astronaut Kjell Norwood Lindgren
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz ISS 44 launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz ISS 44 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz ISS 44 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 ISS 44 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 ISS 44 mission?
The ISS 44 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 ISS 44 launch?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz ISS 44 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 ISS 44 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 ISS 44 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.