RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)
Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-29
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Jul 14, 2026 at 14:47 UTC
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PAD31/6
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMInternational Space Station
MISSION OVERVIEW
Soyuz MS-29 will carry three cosmonauts and one astronaut to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The crew consists of Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, as well as NASA astronaut Anil Menon.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Soyuz 2.1aMISSION
Soyuz MS-29
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
31/6LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
International Space Station
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: a556b963-0f36-4660-95a8-fdffdba653e2
Reported date: Jul 14, 2026 at 14:47 UTC
Last synced: 15 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJul 14, 2026 at 15:12 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJul 14, 2026 at 14:50 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJul 2, 2026 at 00:43 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.1 hrs)
Jul 2, 2026 at 00:43 UTCJul 14, 2026 14:43 → Jul 14, 2026 14:47 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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SOYUZ MS — SOYUZ MS-29
11F732 #760SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Soyuz capsule for the MS-29 mission to the ISS.
CREW MANIFEST
Pyotr DubrovCommander
Anil MenonFlight Engineer
Anna KikinaFlight Engineer
VEHICLE — Soyuz 2.1a →
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
FLIGHTS
58
SUCCESSES
57
SUCCESS RATE
98.3%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-29 launch?
The Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-29 is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Soyuz MS-29?
The Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-29 mission uses the Soyuz 2.1a rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz 2.1a has flown 58 times with a 98.3% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-29 launching from?
The launch takes place from 31/6 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz MS-29 going to?
The Soyuz MS-29 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz MS-29?
The Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-29 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the International Space Station program.
Can I watch the Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-29 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Jul 17, 2026 05:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jul 15, 2026 18:48 UTC
Anil Menon Launches to Space StationNASA astronaut candidate Anna Menon and her children watch as a Soyuz rocket launches to the International Space Station with NASA astronaut Anil Menon and…
NASA
Jul 15, 2026 17:24 UTC
Stationu2019s Newest Trio Adjusts to Mission Life Before Next Crew Departure10 crew members now occupy the International Space Station following the arrival of NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina…
NASA
Jul 14, 2026 21:02 UTC
New Trio Enters Station and Joins Expedition 74 CrewAt 4:30 p.m. EDT, the hatch opened between the International Space Station and the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft. NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr…
NASA
Jul 14, 2026 18:44 UTC
New Russian-American Crew Arrives at ISSRussia launched a new crew to the International Space Station today, Soyuz MS-29.u00a0 Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, and NASA astronaut Anil Menon,…
SpacePolicyOnline.com
Jul 14, 2026 18:26 UTC
NASA Astronaut Anil Menon, Crewmates Arrive at Space StationNASA astronaut Anil Menon, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, arrived safely at the International Space Station Tuesday, bringing the orbiting laboratoryu2019s…
NASA
Jul 14, 2026 17:59 UTC
Soyuz Docks to Station, Hatches Open Soon for Crew GreetingAt 1:52 p.m. EDT, the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft docked with the International Space Stationu2019s Prichal module. NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov…
NASA
Jul 14, 2026 17:11 UTC
Soyuz Arriving at Station With New Crew Live on NASA+The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft is on track to automatically dock with the International Space Stationu2019s Prichal module at about 1:56 p.m. EDT today.
NASA
Jul 14, 2026 15:12 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 14, 2026 14:58 UTC
Soyuz Spacecraft Launches New Crew for Station Arrival TodayThe Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft reached orbit after its 10:47 a.m. EDT (7:47 p.m. Baikonur time) launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying NASA astronaut…
NASA
Jul 14, 2026 14:50 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 14, 2026 13:49 UTC
Soyuz MS-29 set to launch new crew to ISS from RussiaThe next crew launch to the International Space Station is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14,u2026 The post Soyuz MS-29 set to launch new crew to…
NASASpaceflight
Jul 14, 2026 13:47 UTC
New Station Crew Counts Down to Soyuz Launch Live on NASA+Live launch coverage is underway on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agencyu2019s YouTube channel as teams prepare for the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft launch to the…
NASA
Jul 13, 2026 17:51 UTC
Expedition 74 Stays Busy and Awaits Tuesdayu2019s New Crew ArrivalExpedition 74 is poised to welcome three new crew members to the International Space Station who are counting down to their launch aboard a Soyuz…
NASA
Jul 13, 2026 15:11 UTC
NASA Astronaut Anil MenonNASA astronaut Anil Menon poses in a spacesuit for a portrait at NASAu2019s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on Jan. 8, 2026. Menon will…
NASA
Jul 9, 2026 22:09 UTC
NASA Sets Coverage for Astronaut Anil Menon Launch to Space StationNASA astronaut Anil Menon will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft to the International Space Station on Tuesday, July 14, accompanied by cosmonauts Pyotr…
NASA
Jul 2, 2026 00:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.1 hours
Jul 14, 2026 14:43 UTC u2192 Jul 14, 2026 14:47 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jul 2, 2026 00:43 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 16, 2026 12:13 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jun 16, 2026 12:13 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 14, 2026 at 14:47 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Jul 1, 2025 17:01 UTC
NASA Assigns Astronaut Anil Menon to First Space Station MissionNASA astronaut Anil Menon will embark on his first mission to the International Space Station, serving as a flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member.…
NASA
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 15 minutes ago
●Launch Library 215 minutes ago
Launch ID: a556b963-0f36-4660-95a8-fdffdba653e2
●Spaceflight News API29 minutes ago
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Mission Profile
Soyuz MS-29 was a Soyuz 2.1a mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 31/6, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on July 14, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the International Space Station program. The launch was a success.