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Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-09M

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May 28, 2013 at 20:31 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-09M begins expedition 36 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin alongside Flight Engineers, Karen L. Nyberg (NASA) & Luca Parmitano (ESA) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on 11 November 2013 at 02:49 UTC

VEHICLE
Soyuz
MISSION
Soyuz TMA-09M
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: be714c91-b0dc-40f2-a185-0a0a8551ace8
Reported date: May 28, 2013 at 20:31 UTC
Last synced: 31 seconds ago
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Soyuz TMA-09M was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 28 May 2013 20:31 UTC. It transported three members of the Expedition 36 crew to the International Space Station. The crew…

CREW MANIFEST
Fyodor YurchikhinCommander
Karen NybergFlight Engineer
Luca ParmitanoFlight 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 TMA-09M launch?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-09M is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 8:31 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 TMA-09M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-09M 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-09M launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TMA-09M going to?
The Soyuz TMA-09M mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TMA-09M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-09M is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-09M 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: May 28, 2013 at 20:31 UTC
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Last data sync: 31 seconds ago
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Launch ID: be714c91-b0dc-40f2-a185-0a0a8551ace8
Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz TMA-09M was a Soyuz FG mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on May 28, 2013. 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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