Soyuz TMA-20
Soyuz FG
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Rocket Launch Video
Crew
Dmitri Kondratyev
- Birthday: 05/25/1969
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 12/15/2010
- Last Flight: 12/15/2010
Dmitri Yur'yevich Kondrat'yev Russian: Дмитрий Юрьевич Кондратьев (born 25 May 1969 in Irkutsk, Russi...
Catherine Coleman
- Birthday: 12/14/1960
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/20/1995
- Last Flight: 12/15/2010
Catherine Grace "Cady" Coleman is an American chemist, a former United States Air Force officer, and a former NASA ...
Paolo Nespoli
- Birthday: 04/06/1957
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: Italy
- First Flight: 10/23/2007
- Last Flight: 07/28/2017
Paolo Angelo Nespoli (Milan, 6 April 1957) is an Italian astronaut and engineer of the European Space Agency (ESA). In 2007, ...
Mission
Soyuz TMA-20
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Soyuz TMA-20 begins Expedition 26 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut tDmitri Kondratyev alongside Flight Engineers, Catherine Coleman (NASA) & Paolo Nespoli (ESA) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on May 24, 2011, 02:27 UTC
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 Soyuz launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz launch carrying the Soyuz TMA-20 mission was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Soyuz 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 Soyuz 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-20 mission?
The Soyuz TMA-20 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 this launch?
The Soyuz 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 launch is delayed?
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