Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-21

Mission Status

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Mission Updates

18 mar, 16:06 Cosmic_Penguin

Launch success

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18 mar, 15:56 Nosu

Liftoff

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18 mar, 13:58 Nosu

Webcast live

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2 gen, 13:23 Nosu

Date and T-0 announced by ROSCOSMOS

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Mission Details

Soyuz MS-21 will carry Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveev and Sergey Korsakov to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Tipo Missione Human Exploration
Orbita Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 15:55 - 15:55

Rocket Configuration

Name Soyuz 2.1a
Manufacturer Progress Rocket Space Center
Height 46.3 m
Diameter 2.95 m
Maiden Flight 2004-11-04
Success Rate 54/55 (98%)

The Soyuz 2.1A converted the flight control system from analog to digital, which allowed launch from fixed platforms. It also allowed big fairings and payloads. It is currently used for crewed Soyuz and Progress flights to the ISS.