ROSCOSMOS Soyuz TM-21 Soyuz-U2
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Vladimir Dezhurov
| Birthday | 07/30/1962 |
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| 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 former cosmonaut who resides in Star City, Moscow. He is a veteran...
Norman E. Thagard
| Birthday | 07/03/1943 |
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| 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 and naval aviator and NASA...
Gennadi Strekalov
| Birthday | 10/26/1940 |
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| 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 – December 25, 2004) was an engineer, cosmonaut, and administrator at Russian aerospace firm RSC...
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
| Launches | 487 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 487 |
| Total Launches | 1565 |
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.
| Length | 34.5 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.0 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 298.0 T |
| LEO Capacity | 7,050 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 12/23/1982 |
Mission Spacecraft
Soyuz TM-21
Soyuz TM-21 (Soyuz TM 11F732A51 #70) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a ROSCOSMOS Capsule designed for Manned and Cargo ISS & Mir Logistics, Lifeboat and traveled to Mir.
Soyuz TM-21 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 14 March 1995 06:11 UTC. It transported two members of the Expedition 19 crew and one American astronaut to Mir. The Expedition 18 crew consisted of Vladimir Dezhurov and Gennady Strekalov. The American astronaut was Norman Thagard. It marked the fist time an american launched on board a Russian vehicle. Soyuz is a series of spacecraft designed for the Soviet space programme by the Korolyov Design Bureau (now RKK Energia) in the 1960s that remains in service today. The Soyuz succeeded the Voskhod spacecraft and was originally built as part of the Soviet Manned Lunar programme. The Soyuz spacecraft is launched on a Soyuz rocket, the most frequently used and most reliable launch vehicle in the world to date. The Soyuz rocket design is based on the Vostok launcher, which in turn was based on the 8K74 or R-7A Semyorka, a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile. All Soyuz spacecraft are launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. 180 days while docked
| Type | Capsule |
|---|---|
| Agency | ROSCOSMOS |
| Serial Number | Soyuz TM 11F732A51 #70 |
| Status | Single Use |
| Destination | Mir |
| Maiden Flight | 5/21/1986 |
| Mission End | 9/11/1995 |
| Flights | 1 |
| Crew Capacity | 3 |
| Human Rated | Yes |
| Height | 7.5 m |
| Diameter | 2.7 m |
About 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.
| Total Launches | 344 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 333 |
| Failed | 11 |
| Pending | 4 |
| Consecutive Success | 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-21 launch scheduled?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-21 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-21 mission launch from?
The 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 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 ROSCOSMOS Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-21 launch?
The 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 ROSCOSMOS Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-21 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest 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 ROSCOSMOS live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
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