PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz
MISSION OVERVIEW
Soyuz MS-06 begins expedition 53 by carrying NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, Joseph Acaba and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin 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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SoyuzMISSION
Soyuz MS-06
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanPROGRAM
Soyuz
COUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 6bd0e647-ca03-4d45-8266-ed761e718437
Reported date: Sep 12, 2017 at 21:17 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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SOYUZ MS — SOYUZ MS-06
Soyuz MS 11F732A48 #734SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Soyuz MS-06 is a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 13 September 2017. It transported three members of the Expedition 53 crew to the International Space Station. The crew consisted of…
CREW MANIFEST
Alexander MisurkinCommander
Mark T. Vande HeiFlight Engineer
Joseph M. AcabaFlight Engineer
VEHICLE — Soyuz →
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-06 launch?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-06 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 9:17 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-06?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-06 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-06 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz MS-06 going to?
The Soyuz MS-06 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz MS-06?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-06 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-06 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
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 12, 2017 at 21:17 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 6bd0e647-ca03-4d45-8266-ed761e718437
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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