RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY (ROSCOSMOS)

Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-34

SUCCESS Soyuz U →
Apr 25, 2002 at 06:26 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-34 was a visiting mission to ISS, which carried 3 cosmonauts and astronauts.
Russian Commander, cosmonaut Yuri Gidzenko alongside Flight Engineer, ESA astronaut Roberto Vittori and Flight Engineer/Spaceflight Participant Mark Shuttleworth launched aboard the Soyuz spacecraft on April 25, 2002, 06:26:35 UTC. They docked with the station two days later. During their stay there, crew assisted Expedition 4 members in station work.
Soyuz TM-34 crew returned aboard Soyuz TM-33, landing safely back on Earth on May 5, 2002, 03:51:53 UTC.

VEHICLE
Soyuz U
MISSION
Soyuz TM-34
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: 1fbae4ea-f8ef-4014-8afe-b65213e53403
Reported date: Apr 25, 2002 at 06:26 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute ago
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Soyuz TM-34 was a Soyuz spacecraft which launched on 25 April 2002 06:26 UTC. It transported two astronauts and one spaceflight participant to the International Space Station. The astronauts consisted…

CREW MANIFEST
Yuri GidzenkoCommander
Roberto VittoriFlight Engineer
Mark ShuttleworthTourist
MANUFACTURER
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
FLIGHTS
714
SUCCESSES
694
SUCCESS RATE
97.2%
When is the Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-34 launch?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-34 is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 6:26 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-34?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-34 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-34 launching from?
The launch takes place from 1/5 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Soyuz TM-34 going to?
The Soyuz TM-34 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Soyuz TM-34?
The Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-34 is operated by Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). It is part of the Soyuz program.
Can I watch the Soyuz-U | Soyuz TM-34 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 25, 2002 at 06:26 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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Launch ID: 1fbae4ea-f8ef-4014-8afe-b65213e53403
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Pad weather at 45.92, 63.34

Mission Profile

Soyuz TM-34 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 25, 2002. 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.