PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz
MISSION OVERVIEW
Soyuz TMA-7 begins Expedition 12 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Valery Tokarev alongside Flight Engineers, William McArthur (NASA) & spaceflight participant Gregory Olsen (Space Adventures) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on April 8, 2006, 23:48:00 UTC
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SoyuzMISSION
Soyuz TMA-7
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: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 0e886a0d-2e51-445b-bb5e-93b1f7083733
Reported date: Oct 1, 2005 at 03:54 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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SOYUZ TMA — SOYUZ TMA-7
Soyuz TMA 11F732A17 #217SERIAL
1FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS
Soyuz TMA-7 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 1 October 2005 03:55 UTC. It transported two members of the Expedition 12 crew and one participant to the International Space…
CREW MANIFEST
Valeri TokarevCommander
William S. McArthurFlight Engineer
Gregory OlsenTourist
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-7 launch?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-7 is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2005 at 3:54 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-7?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-7 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-7 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TMA-7 going to?
The Soyuz TMA-7 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TMA-7?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-7 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-7 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 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 1, 2005 at 03:54 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 0e886a0d-2e51-445b-bb5e-93b1f7083733
●Open-Meteo Weather1 minute ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34
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