RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-13M

SUCCESSMay 28, 2014 at 19:57 UTCSoyuz →
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz TMA-13M begins expedition 40 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Maksim Surayev alongside Flight Engineers, Gregory R. Wiseman (NASA) & Alexander Gerst (ESA) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on 10 November 2014 03:58 UTC

VEHICLE
Soyuz
MISSION
Soyuz TMA-13M
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: 1459b0bf-c4ab-4068-8a1f-f2ee6c9034a2
Reported date: May 28, 2014 at 19:57 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
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Soyuz TMA-M 11F732A47 #713SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Soyuz TMA-13M was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 28 May 2014 19:57 UTC. It transported three members of the Expedition 40 crew to the International Space Station. The crew…

CREW MANIFEST
Maksim SurayevCommander
Gregory R. WisemanFlight Engineer
Alexander GerstFlight 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-13M launch?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-13M is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 7:57 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-13M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-13M 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-13M launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TMA-13M going to?
The Soyuz TMA-13M mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TMA-13M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-13M is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-13M 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 00:03 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: May 28, 2014 at 19:57 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 6 hours ago
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Launch ID: 1459b0bf-c4ab-4068-8a1f-f2ee6c9034a2
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Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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Mission Profile

Soyuz TMA-13M 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, 2014. 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.