Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)Soyuz FG31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-02
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No countdown — this launch time is not yet known to the minute.October 19, 2016Add to calendar
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)'s 259th launch · 7th this year · humanity's 5,594th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Oct 19, 08:05 – Oct 19, 08:05 UTC
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Soyuz MS-02
Soyuz MS-02 begins expedition 49 by carrying Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergei Ryzhikov, Andrei Borisenko and NASA astronaut Robert Kimbrough to the International Space Station. After launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, they will rendezvous to the station where they will remain for their 5 month stay.
Human Exploration · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Crew
Andrei BorisenkoFlight Engineer · RFSA
Robert S. KimbroughFlight Engineer · NASA
Sergey RyzhikovCommander · RFSA
Booster
No booster details available.
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- New Crew Launches to the ISS — NASA
- Пуск РКН "Союз-ФГ" с ТПК "Союз МС-02" — Роскосмос ТВ
