RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-05

SUCCESSJul 28, 2017 at 15:41 UTCSoyuz →
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz MS-05 begins expedition 52 by carrying NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Ryazansky 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 6 month stay.

VEHICLE
Soyuz
MISSION
Soyuz MS-05
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
PROGRAM
Soyuz
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0b06db4e-79dc-4243-bab6-583656c97dbb
Reported date: Jul 28, 2017 at 15:41 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
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Soyuz MS 11F732A48 #736SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Soyuz MS-05 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 28 July 2017. It transported three members of the Expedition 52 crew to the International Space Station. The crew consisted of…

CREW MANIFEST
Sergey RyazanskyCommander
Randolph BresnikFlight Engineer
Paolo NespoliFlight Engineer
MANUFACTURER
Progress Rocket Space Center
VARIANT
FG
FLIGHTS
60
SUCCESSES
59
SUCCESS RATE
98.3%

The Soyuz FG rocket is an expendable launch vehicle most commonly known for carrying humans to the International Space Station today.

When is the Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-05 launch?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-05 is scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2017 at 3:41 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-05?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-05 mission uses the Soyuz rocket, manufactured by Progress Rocket Space Center. The Soyuz has flown 60 times with a 98.3% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-05 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz MS-05 going to?
The Soyuz MS-05 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz MS-05?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-05 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-05 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.
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 28, 2017 at 15:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 3 hours ago
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Launch ID: 0b06db4e-79dc-4243-bab6-583656c97dbb
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Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34