Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz TM-27 Soyuz U
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Talgat Musabayev
- Birthday: 01/07/1951
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: Kazakhstan
- First Flight: 07/01/1994
- Last Flight: 04/28/2001
Talgat Amangeldyuly Musabayev (Kazakh: Талғат Аманкелдіұлы Мұсабаев; born 7 January 1951) is a Kaza...
Léopold Eyharts
- Birthday: 04/28/1957
- Role: Research Cosmonaut
- Nationality: France
- First Flight: 01/29/1998
- Last Flight: 02/07/2008
Léopold Eyharts (born April 28, 1957) is a French Brigadier General in the French Air Force, an engineer and ESA astronaut.
Nikolai Budarin
- Birthday: 04/29/1963
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 06/27/1995
- Last Flight: 11/24/2002
Nikolai Mikhailovich Budarin (Russian: Николай Михайлович Бударин) (born April 29, 1953 in Kirya, Chu...
About the Soyuz TM-27 Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Soyuz TM-27 was the 35th mission and the 25th long-duration expedition to Mir space station. It was also a part of the US/Russian Shuttle-Mir Program.
The mission began on January 29, 1998, 16:33:42 UTC, launching Commander Talgat Musabayev, Flight Engineer Nikolai Budarin and Research Cosmonaut Léopold Eyharts into orbit. They docked with Mir two days later. During their stay there, cosmonauts performed several EVAs and various scientific experiments in medicine, biotechnology, Earth sciences etc. Station crew was visited by several Progress resupply spacecrafts, STS-91, and welcomed aboard Soyuz TM-28 with the next expedition crew.
The mission concluded with a safe landing back on Earth on August 25, 1998, 05:24:44 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.
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-27 launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U Soyuz TM-27 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U Soyuz TM-27 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-27 mission?
The Soyuz TM-27 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-27 launch?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U Soyuz TM-27 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-27 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-27 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.