Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz TM-21 Soyuz-U2
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Vladimir Dezhurov
- Birthday: 07/30/1962
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 03/14/1995
- Last Flight: 08/10/2001
Vladimir Nikolayevich Dezhurov (Russian: Влади́мир Никола́евич Дежу́ров; born July 30, 1962) is a...
Norman E. Thagard
- Birthday: 07/03/1943
- Role: Research Cosmonaut
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 06/18/1983
- Last Flight: 03/14/1995
Norman Earl Thagard (born July 3, 1943), (Capt, USMC, Ret.), is an American scientist and former U.S. Marine Corps officer an...
Gennadi Strekalov
- Birthday: 10/26/1940
- Role: Flight Engineer
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 11/27/1980
- Last Flight: 03/14/1995
Gennadi Mikhailovich Strekalov (Russian: Генна́дий Миха́йлович Стрека́лов; October 26, 1940 –...
About the Soyuz TM-21 Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Soyuz TM-21 was the 21st mission and the 18th long-duration expedition to Mir space station. It was also a part of the US/Russian Shuttle-Mir Program.
The mission began on March 14, 1995, 06:11:34 UTC, launching Commander Vladimir Dezhurov, Flight Engineer Gennady Strekalov and Research Cosmonaut Norman Thagard (who became the first American to ride the Soyuz) into orbit. They docked with Mir two days later. During their stay there, cosmonauts performed several EVAs to prepare for the docking of the new Spektr module. Station crew was visited by several Progress resupply spacecrafts, and welcomed aboard the STS-71 with the 19th expedition crew.
Crews exchanged vehicles, and members of the 18th expedition returned aboard STS-71, landing safely back on Earth on 7 July 1995, 14:55:28 UTC. Soyuz TM-21 brought back the 19th expedition later on September 11, 1995, 06:52:40 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.
Soviet Space Program Soyuz-U2 Rocket
The Soyuz-U2 was a Soviet, later Russian, carrier rocket. It was derived from the Soyuz-U, and a member of the R-7 family of rockets. It featured increased performance compared with the baseline Soyuz-U, due to the use of syntin propellant, as opposed to RP-1 paraffin, used on the Soyuz-U.
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-21 launch scheduled?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-21 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-21 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-21 mission?
The Soyuz TM-21 mission launched aboard a Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-U rocket. The Soyuz-U2 was a Soviet, later Russian, carrier rocket. It was derived from the Soyuz-U, and a member of the R-7 family of rockets. It featured increased performance compared with the baseline Soyuz-U, due to the use of syntin propellant, as opposed to RP-1 paraffin, used on the Soyuz-U. 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-21 launch?
The Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-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-U Soyuz TM-21 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-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.