Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz TM-25 Soyuz-U
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Vasily Tsibliyev
| Birthday | 02/20/1954 |
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| Role | Commander |
| Nationality | Russia |
| First Flight | 07/01/1993 |
| Last Flight | 02/10/1997 |
Vasily Vasiliyevich Tsibliyev (Russian: Василий Василиевич Циблиев); born on February 20, 1954) is a ...
Aleksandr Lazutkin
| Birthday | 10/30/1957 |
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| Role | Flight Engineer |
| Nationality | Russia |
| First Flight | 02/10/1997 |
| Last Flight | 02/10/1997 |
Aleksandr Ivanovich Lazutkin (Russian: Александр Иванович Лазуткин; born October 30, 1957) is a Russ...
Reinhold Ewald
| Birthday | 12/18/1956 |
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| Role | Research Cosmonaut |
| Nationality | Germany |
| First Flight | 02/10/1997 |
| Last Flight | 02/10/1997 |
Dr. Reinhold Ewald (born December 18, 1956) is a German physicist and ESA astronaut.
In 1990, he was selecte...
About the Soyuz TM-25 Mission
| Type | Human Exploration |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Soyuz TM-25 was the 30th mission and the 23rd long-duration expedition to Mir space station. It was also a part of the US/Russian Shuttle-Mir Program.
The mission began on February 10, 1997, 14:09:30 UTC, launching Commander Vasili Tsibliyev, Flight Engineer Aleksandr Lazutkin and Research Cosmonaut Reinhold Ewald into orbit. They docked with Mir two days later. During their stay there, cosmonauts performed an EVA and various scientific experiments in medicine, biotechnology, Earth sciences etc. Station crew was visited by several Progress resupply spacecrafts, STS-84, and welcomed aboard Soyuz TM-26 with the next expedition crew.
The mission concluded with a safe landing back on Earth on August 14, 1997, 12:17:10 UTC.
Launch Pad & Location
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Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
| Launches | 487 |
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| Orbital Launch Attempts | 487 |
| Total Launches | 1563 |
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.
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U Rocket
Learn more about the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U 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 U Soyuz TM-25 launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U Soyuz TM-25 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U Soyuz TM-25 mission launch from?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U 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 TM-25 mission?
The Soyuz TM-25 mission launched aboard a Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U rocket. 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 U Soyuz TM-25 launch?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U Soyuz TM-25 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 U Soyuz TM-25 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Soyuz TM-25 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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