Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz TM-31 Soyuz-U
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Yuri Gidzenko
- Birthday: 03/26/1962
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 09/03/1995
- Last Flight: 04/25/2002
Yuri Pavlovich Gidzenko (Russian: Гидзенко, Юрий Павлович; born March 26, 1962) is a Russian cosmonaut. H...
William Shepherd
- Birthday: 07/26/1949
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 12/02/1988
- Last Flight: 10/31/2000
William McMichael "Bill" Shepherd is an American former Navy SEAL, aerospace, ocean, and mechanical engineer, and N...
Sergei Krikalev
- Birthday: 08/27/1958
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 11/26/1988
- Last Flight: 04/15/2005
Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev (Russian: Серге́й Константинович Крикалёв, also transliterated a...
About the Soyuz TM-31 Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Soyuz TM-31 began Expedition 1 by carrying 3 cosmonauts and astronauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Yuri Gidzenko alongside Flight Engineer, Sergei Krikalev and Flight Engineer/Spaceflight Participant William Shepherd launched aboard the Soyuz spacecraft on October 31, 2000, 07:52:47 UTC. They docked with the station two days later. During their stay there, crew performed first maintenance and repair works, carried out first experiments and conducted several EVAs. They were also visited by several Progress resupply spacecrafts and STS-97 and STS-98 crews, and welcomed aboart STS-102 with the next expedition crew.
Expedition 1 returned with STS-102, landing safely back on Earth on 21 March 2001, 07:33:06 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-31 launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U Soyuz TM-31 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U Soyuz TM-31 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-31 mission?
The Soyuz TM-31 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-31 launch?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz U Soyuz TM-31 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-31 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-31 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.