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Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz TMA-21 Soyuz FG

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Meet the Astronaut Crew

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Astronaut Aleksandr Samokutyayev, Soyuz TMA-21 Commander

Aleksandr Samokutyayev

Astronaut details for Aleksandr Samokutyayev
Birthday03/13/1970
RoleCommander
NationalityRussia
First Flight04/04/2011
Last Flight09/25/2014

Aleksandr Mikhailovich Samokutyayev (Александр Михайлович Самокутяев – born 13 March 1970 in P...

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Astronaut Andrei Borisenko, Soyuz TMA-21 Flight Engineer

Andrei Borisenko

Astronaut details for Andrei Borisenko
Birthday04/17/1964
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityRussia
First Flight04/04/2011
Last Flight10/19/2016

Andrei Ivanovich Borisenko (Андрей Иванович Борисенко - born April 17, 1964 in Leningrad, Russia) is a...

NASA Astronaut Ronald J. Garan Jr., Soyuz TMA-21 Flight Engineer

Ronald J. Garan Jr.

Astronaut details for Ronald J. Garan Jr.
Birthday10/30/1961
RoleFlight Engineer
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight05/31/2008
Last Flight04/04/2011

Ronald John Garan Jr. is a NASA astronaut. After graduating from State University of New York College at Oneonta in 1982, he ...

About the Soyuz TMA-21 Mission

Mission details for Soyuz TMA-21
TypeHuman Exploration
OrbitLow Earth Orbit

Soyuz TMA-21 begins Expedition 27 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Aleksandr Samokutyayev alongside Flight Engineers, Andrei Borisenko (RSA) & Ronald J. Garan (NASA) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on September 16, 2011, 03:59:39 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-21 launch scheduled?

The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-21 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-21 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-21 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-21 mission?

The Soyuz TMA-21 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-21 launch?

The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz Soyuz TMA-21 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-21 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-21 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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