ROSCOSMOS Soyuz TM-22 Soyuz-U2
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Yuri Gidzenko
| Birthday | 03/26/1962 |
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| 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. He was a test cosmonaut of the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut...
Thomas Reiter
| Birthday | 05/23/1958 |
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| Role | Flight Engineer |
| Nationality | Germany |
| First Flight | 09/03/1995 |
| Last Flight | 07/04/2006 |
Thomas Arthur Reiter (born 23 May 1958 in Frankfurt, West Germany) is a retired European astronaut and is a Brigadier General in the German Air...
Sergei Avdeyev
| Birthday | 01/01/1956 |
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| Role | Flight Engineer |
| Nationality | Russia |
| First Flight | 07/27/1992 |
| Last Flight | 08/13/1998 |
Sergei Vasilyevich Avdeyev (Сергей Васильеви Авдеев; born 1 January 1956) is a Russian engineer and cosmonaut. Avdeyev was born in Chapayevsk, Samara Oblast (formerly Kuybyshev...
About the Soyuz TM-22 Mission
| Type | Human Exploration |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Soyuz TM-22 was the 23rd mission and the 20th long-duration expedition to Mir space station. It was also a part of the US/Russian Shuttle-Mir Program.
The mission began on September 3, 1995, 09:00:23 UTC, launching Commander Yuri Gidzenko, Flight Engineer Sergei Avdeyev and Research Cosmonaut Thomas Reiter into orbit. They docked with Mir two days later. During their stay there, cosmonauts performed several EVAs and various scientific experiments. Station crew was visited by several Progress resupply spacecrafts, STS-74, and welcomed aboard Soyuz TM-23 with the next expedition crew.
The mission concluded with a safe landing back on Earth on February 29, 1996, 10:42:08 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-22
Soyuz TM-22 (Soyuz TM 11F732A51 #71) 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-22 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 3 September 1995 09:00 UTC. It transported three members of the Expedition 20 crew to Mir. The crew consisted of Yuri Gidzenko, Sergei Avdeyev, and Thomas Reiter. 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 #71 |
| Status | Single Use |
| Destination | Mir |
| Maiden Flight | 5/21/1986 |
| Mission End | 2/29/1996 |
| 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-22 launch scheduled?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-22 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the ROSCOSMOS Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-22 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-22 mission?
The Soyuz TM-22 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-22 launch?
The ROSCOSMOS Soyuz-U Soyuz TM-22 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-22 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-22 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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