RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-17M

SUCCESSJul 22, 2015 at 21:02 UTCSoyuz →
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz TMA-17M launch to the International Space Station with 3 crew for Expedition 44. The crew consists of cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui and NASA astronaut Kjell Norwood Lindgren

VEHICLE
Soyuz
MISSION
ISS 44
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: 8ad9ca90-48a3-48ce-8bf8-764341a6ed94
Reported date: Jul 22, 2015 at 21:02 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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Soyuz TMA-M 11F732A47 #717SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Soyuz TMA-17M was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 22 July 2015. It transported three members of the Expedition 44 crew to the International Space Station. The crew consisted of…

CREW MANIFEST
Oleg KononenkoCommander
Kimiya YuiFlight Engineer
Kjell N. LindgrenFlight 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-17M launch?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-17M is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 9:02 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 ISS 44?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-17M 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-17M launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is ISS 44 going to?
The ISS 44 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching ISS 44?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-17M is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-17M 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: Jul 22, 2015 at 21:02 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: 5 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 8ad9ca90-48a3-48ce-8bf8-764341a6ed94
Open-Meteo Weather15 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

ISS 44 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 22, 2015. 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.