RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz U | Soyuz TM-33

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Oct 21, 2001 at 08:59 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan 97% 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 TM-33 was a visiting mission to ISS, which carried 3 cosmonauts and astronauts.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Viktor Afanasyev alongside Flight Engineer, ESA astronaut Claudie Haigneré and Flight Engineer/Spaceflight Participant, Konstantin Kozeyev launched aboard the Soyuz spacecraft on October 21, 2001, 08:59:35 UTC. They docked with the station two days later. During their stay there, crew assisted Expedition 3 members in station work.
Soyuz TM-33 crew returned aboard Soyuz TM-32, landing safely back on Earth on October 31, 2001, 05:00:00 UTC.

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Soyuz TM-33
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: 5470b36b-7d2c-4efd-aef2-08e89ea50d23
Reported date: Oct 21, 2001 at 08:59 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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Soyuz TM-33 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 21 October 2001 08:59 UTC. It transported three astronauts to the International Space Station. The crew consisted of Viktor Afanasyev, Claudie…

CREW MANIFEST
Viktor AfanasyevCommander
Konstantin KozeyevFlight Engineer
Claudie Haigneru00e9Flight Engineer
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz U | Soyuz TM-33 launch?
The Soyuz U | Soyuz TM-33 is scheduled for Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 8:59 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-33?
The Soyuz U | Soyuz TM-33 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-33 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TM-33 going to?
The Soyuz TM-33 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TM-33?
The Soyuz U | Soyuz TM-33 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz U | Soyuz TM-33 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: Oct 21, 2001 at 08:59 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
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Launch ID: 5470b36b-7d2c-4efd-aef2-08e89ea50d23
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Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz TM-33 was a Soyuz U mission operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) that lifted off from 1/5, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on October 21, 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.