RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-2

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Apr 26, 2003 at 03:53 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 98% success
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Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz TMA-2 begins Expedition 7 by carrying 2 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko alongside Flight Engineer, Edward Tsang Lu (NASA) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on October 28, 2003, 02:40:20 UTC

VEHICLE
Soyuz
MISSION
Soyuz TMA-2
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: 2dc56bac-f593-4507-9af5-eccc9cf3b1de
Reported date: Apr 26, 2003 at 03:53 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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Soyuz TMA 11F732A17 #212SERIAL
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Soyuz TMA-2 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 26 April 2003 03:53 UTC. It transported two members of the Expedition 7 crew to the International Space Station. The crew…

CREW MANIFEST
Yuri MalenchenkoCommander
Ed LuFlight 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-2 launch?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-2 is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2003 at 3:53 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-2?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-2 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-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TMA-2 going to?
The Soyuz TMA-2 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TMA-2?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-2 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-2 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 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 26, 2003 at 03:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 2dc56bac-f593-4507-9af5-eccc9cf3b1de
Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz TMA-2 was a Soyuz FG mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on April 26, 2003. 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.