Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz TMA-18M Soyuz FG
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
Sergey Aleksandrovich Volkov
- Birthday: 04/01/1973
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 04/08/2008
- Last Flight: 09/02/2015
Sergey Aleksandrovich Volkov is a retired Russian cosmonaut and engineer. He was a member of three missions to the Internatio...
Aidyn Aimbetov
- Birthday: 07/27/1972
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: Kazakhstan
- First Flight: 09/02/2015
- Last Flight: 09/02/2015
Aimbetov was selected to the first Kazakh cosmonaut class in 2002, along with Mukhtar Aimakhanov, out of a pool of 2,000 cand...
Andreas Mogensen
- Birthday: 11/02/1976
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: Denmark
- First Flight: 09/02/2015
- Last Flight: 08/26/2023
Andreas Enevold Mogensen (born November 2, 1976) is a Danish engineer and astronaut. He was the first Dane to fly in space as...
About the Soyuz TMA-18M Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Soyuz TMA-18M begins expedition 45 by carrying 3 astronauts/cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Russian Commander, cosmonaut Sergey Volkov alongside Flight Engineers, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen and the first Kazakh cosmonaut, Aydyn Aimbetov, will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on 2 March 2016 04:25:27 UTC
Launch Pad & Location
1/5
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
The 1/5 launch pad has hosted 487 rocket launches, including 487 orbital launch attempts. The Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan launch site has been the location for 1563 total 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-18M launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-18M launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-18M 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-18M 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-18M mission?
The Soyuz TMA-18M 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-18M launch?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-18M 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-18M 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-18M 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.