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Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-05M

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Jul 15, 2012 at 02:40 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 98% success
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PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz TMA-05M begins expedition 32 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko alongside Flight Engineers, Sunita Williams (NASA) & Akihiko Hoshide (JAXA) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on 19 November 2012, 01:53:30 UTC

VEHICLE
Soyuz
MISSION
Soyuz TMA-05M
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
PROGRAM
Soyuz
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: 01cdc0e1-9994-4f2e-8019-8801b4380e3d
Reported date: Jul 15, 2012 at 02:40 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes ago
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Soyuz TMA-05M was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 15 July 2012 02:40 UTC. It transported three members of the Expedition 32 crew to the International Space Station. The crew…

CREW MANIFEST
Yuri MalenchenkoCommander
Akihiko HoshideFlight Engineer
Sunita WilliamsMission Specialist
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 TMA-05M launch?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-05M is scheduled for Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 2:40 AM 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 TMA-05M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-05M 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 TMA-05M launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TMA-05M going to?
The Soyuz TMA-05M mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TMA-05M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-05M is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-05M 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 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
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Launch date set: Jul 15, 2012 at 02:40 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
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Launch ID: 01cdc0e1-9994-4f2e-8019-8801b4380e3d
Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz TMA-05M was a Soyuz FG mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on July 15, 2012. The flight carried its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Soyuz program. The launch was a success.

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