PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz
MISSION OVERVIEW
Soyuz TMA-15M begins expedition 42 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov alongside Flight Engineers, Samantha Cristoforetti (ESA) & Terry W. Virts (NASA) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on 11 June 2015 13:44 UTC
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SoyuzMISSION
Soyuz TMA-15M
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: 8edebcd0-6f94-432d-8559-8424a49abf90
Reported date: Nov 23, 2014 at 21:01 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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SOYUZ TMA-M — SOYUZ TMA-15M
Soyuz TMA-M 11F732A47 #715SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Soyuz TMA-15M was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 23 November 2014 21:00 UTC. It transported three members of the Expedition 42 crew to the International Space Station. The crew…
CREW MANIFEST
Anton ShkaplerovCommander
Samantha CristoforettiFlight Engineer
Terry W. VirtsFlight 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 TMA-15M launch?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-15M is scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 9:01 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-15M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-15M 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-15M launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TMA-15M going to?
The Soyuz TMA-15M mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TMA-15M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-15M is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-15M 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 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 23, 2014 at 21:01 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: 8edebcd0-6f94-432d-8559-8424a49abf90
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
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