RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-32

SUCCESSApr 28, 2001 at 07:37 UTCSoyuz U →
PAD1/5
SITEBaikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMSoyuz

Soyuz TM-32 was a visiting mission to ISS, which carried 3 cosmonauts and astronauts.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Talgat Musabayev alongside Flight Engineer, Yuri Baturin and Flight Engineer/Spaceflight Participant Dennis Tito launched aboard the Soyuz spacecraft on April 28, 2001, 07:37:20 UTC. They docked with the station two days later. During their stay there, crew assisted Expedition 2 members in station work.
Soyuz TM-32 crew returned aboard Soyuz TM-31, landing safely back on Earth on May 6, 2001, 05:41:28 UTC.

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Soyuz TM-32
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: 54159bcc-cc7a-433c-b7a5-58b26b410948
Reported date: Apr 28, 2001 at 07:37 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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Soyuz TM 11F732A51 #206SERIAL
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International Space StationDESTINATION
Single UseSTATUS

Soyuz TM-32 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 28 April 2001 07:37 UTC. It transported two astronauts and one spaceflight participant to the International Space Station. The astronauts consisted…

CREW MANIFEST
Talgat MusabayevCommander
Yuri BaturinFlight Engineer
Dennis TitoTourist
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-32 launch?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-32 is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 7:37 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 TM-32?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-32 mission uses the Soyuz U rocket, manufactured by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The Soyuz U has flown 714 times with a 97.2% success rate.
Where is the Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-32 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TM-32 going to?
The Soyuz TM-32 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TM-32?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-32 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-32 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 28, 2001 at 07:37 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: 5 minutes ago
Launch Library 25 minutes ago
Launch ID: 54159bcc-cc7a-433c-b7a5-58b26b410948
Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz TM-32 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on April 28, 2001. 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.