PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz
MISSION OVERVIEW
Soyuz TMA-18M begins expedition 45 by carrying 3 astronauts/cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Russian Commander, cosmonaut Sergey Volkov alongside Flight Engineers, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen and the first Kazakh cosmonaut, Aydyn Aimbetov, will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on 2 March 2016 04:25:27 UTC
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SoyuzMISSION
Soyuz TMA-18M
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: 2b577af3-bb85-4553-9e5f-62e938be057f
Reported date: Sep 2, 2015 at 04:37 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-18M
Soyuz TMA-M 11F732A47 #718SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Soyuz TMA-18M is a Soyuz spacecraft launched on 02 September 2015 04:37 UTC. It transported two members of a 10 day stay crew to the International Space Station. The crew…
CREW MANIFEST
Sergey Aleksandrovich VolkovCommander
Aidyn AimbetovFlight Engineer
Andreas MogensenFlight 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-18M launch?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-18M is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 4:37 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-18M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-18M 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-18M launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TMA-18M going to?
The Soyuz TMA-18M mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TMA-18M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-18M is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-18M 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: Sep 2, 2015 at 04:37 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
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Launch ID: 2b577af3-bb85-4553-9e5f-62e938be057f
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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