RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-8

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Mar 30, 2006 at 02:30 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 98% success
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PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz TMA-8 begins Expedition 13 by carrying 3 astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Pavel Vinogradov alongside Flight Engineers, Jeffrey Williams (NASA) & spaceflight participant Marcos Pontes (Space Adventures) will launch aboard the Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and then rendezvous with the station.
It landed on September 29, 2006, 01:13 UTC

VEHICLE
Soyuz
MISSION
Soyuz TMA-8
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
1/5
PROGRAM
Soyuz
COUNTRY
RUS
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 04c37c93-9024-4b56-a419-71d8c8650512
Reported date: Mar 30, 2006 at 02:30 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
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Soyuz TMA-8 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 30 March 2006 02:30 UTC. It transported two members of the Expedition 13 crew and one participant to the International Space…

CREW MANIFEST
Pavel VinogradovCommander
Jeffrey WilliamsFlight Engineer
Marcos PontesSpaceflight Participant
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-8 launch?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-8 is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 2:30 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-8?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-8 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-8 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TMA-8 going to?
The Soyuz TMA-8 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TMA-8?
The Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-8 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-8 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 00:04 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 30, 2006 at 02:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
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Launch ID: 04c37c93-9024-4b56-a419-71d8c8650512
Open-Meteo Weather5 days ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz TMA-8 was a Soyuz FG mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on March 30, 2006. 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.