PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz
MISSION OVERVIEW
Soyuz TMA-20M begins expedition 47 by carrying 3 cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Oleg Skriprochka alongside NASA astronaut Jeff Williams will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SoyuzMISSION
Soyuz TMA-20M
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: f45296e3-4338-459d-8cec-a21e9362b831
Reported date: Mar 18, 2016 at 21:26 UTC
Last synced: 8 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-20M
Soyuz TMA-M 11F732A47 #720SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Soyuz TMA-20m is a Soyuz spacecraft launched on 18 March 2016 21:26 UTC. It transported three members of the Expedition 47 crew to the International Space Station. The crew consisted…
CREW MANIFEST
Aleksey OvchininCommander
Oleg SkripochkaFlight Engineer
Jeffrey WilliamsFlight 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-20M launch?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-20M is scheduled for Friday, March 18, 2016 at 9:26 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-20M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-20M 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-20M launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TMA-20M going to?
The Soyuz TMA-20M mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TMA-20M?
The Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-20M is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz FG | Soyuz TMA-20M 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 18, 2016 at 21:26 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 28 hours ago
Launch ID: f45296e3-4338-459d-8cec-a21e9362b831
●Open-Meteo Weather8 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
●YouTube Video Search3 days ago
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