Mission: Soyuz-FG – Expedition 35

Soyuz TMA-08M

Soyuz-FG

Pad 1/5, Baikonur

March 28th 2013

20:43 UTC

Status

Three new crew members, Pavel Vinogradov, Aleksandr Misurkin and Christopher Cassidy, successfully launched to the International Space Station on March 28th 2013 at 20:43 UTC.

Soyuz TMA-08M will be the first manned spacecraft to the ISS to use the fast approach and docking timeline. This results in a docking to the Station just 6 hours after liftoff at 02:32 UTC.

Updates

Videos

Hatch Opening & Welcome Ceremony for Expedition 35

Expedition 35 crew members Pavel Vinogradov, Aleksandr Misurkin and Christopher Cassidy entered the International Space Station today at around […]

Expedition 35 Dock to ISS Just 6 Hours After Launch

Just 6 hours ago the crew of Expedition 35 were sitting in their Soyuz TMA-08M in Baikonur, now they […]

Entire Approach & Docking of Soyuz TMA-08M to International Space Station

The entire approach from when the ISS became visible in Soyuz’s cameras. Just 6 hours ago the crew of […]

Launch Replays of Manned Soyuz TMA-08M to ISS, Docking Later Tonight

Various views of launch from cameras around Launch Pad 1 at Baikonur. For the first time in International Space […]

28 March 2013HD

Launch of Manned Soyuz TMA-08M to ISS, Docking Later Tonight

For the first time in International Space Station history a manned Soyuz has launched from Baikonur on a fast […]

28 March 2013HD

Expedition 35 Travel to Launch Pad & Board Soyuz TMA-08M

Crew members of Expedition 35, Russian Cosmonauts Pavel Vinogradov and Aleksandr Misurkin as well as NASA Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, […]

28 March 2013HD

Expedition 35 Depart Crew Quarters & Suit Up for Launch

Crew members of Expedition 35, Russian Cosmonauts Pavel Vinogradov and Aleksandr Misurkin as well as NASA Astronaut Christopher Cassidy, […]

28 March 2013HD

Rollout of Soyuz TMA-08M for Next Manned Flight to ISS

The Soyuz TMA-08M freshly mated to it’s Soyuz-FG rocket rolled out to the launch pad in Baikonur today, March […]

26 March 2013HD

Soyuz TMA-08M Pre-Launch Activities

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 35/36 NASA Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy, Soyuz Commander Pavel Vinogradov and Russian […]

24 March 2013HD

Expedition 35 Meet the Media & Pay Homage at Red Square in Moscow

Expedition 35/36 Soyuz Commander Pavel Vinogradov of the Russian Federal Space Agency, NASA Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy and Russian […]

Expedition 35 Qualification Training at Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Star City Russia

Expedition 35/36 Soyuz Commander Pavel Vinogradov of the Russian Federal Space Agency, NASA Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy and Russian […]

Photos

Soyuz-FG - Expedition 35

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Soyuz TMA-08M successfully docked to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Soyuz TMA-08M successfully docked to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

The Soyuz TMA-08M makes approach for docking to the ISS. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

Launch of Soyuz TMA-08M headed to the International Space Station. (Photo Credit: NASA Television)

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The entire Soyuz-FG with Soyuz TMA-08M vehicle is rolled out and erected at the launch pad. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The entire Soyuz-FG with Soyuz TMA-08M vehicle is rolled out and erected at the launch pad. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The entire Soyuz-FG with Soyuz TMA-08M vehicle is rolled out and erected at the launch pad. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The entire Soyuz-FG with Soyuz TMA-08M vehicle is rolled out and erected at the launch pad. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The entire Soyuz-FG with Soyuz TMA-08M vehicle is rolled out and erected at the launch pad. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The entire Soyuz-FG with Soyuz TMA-08M vehicle is rolled out and erected at the launch pad. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The entire Soyuz-FG with Soyuz TMA-08M vehicle is rolled out and erected at the launch pad. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The entire Soyuz-FG with Soyuz TMA-08M vehicle is rolled out and erected at the launch pad. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The entire Soyuz-FG with Soyuz TMA-08M vehicle is rolled out and erected at the launch pad. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The entire Soyuz-FG with Soyuz TMA-08M vehicle is rolled out and erected at the launch pad. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz-FG third stage is mated to the Soyuz-FG main booster. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz-FG third stage is mated to the Soyuz-FG main booster. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz-FG third stage is mated to the Soyuz-FG main booster. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz-FG third stage is mated to the Soyuz-FG main booster. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz-FG third stage is mated to the Soyuz-FG main booster. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz-FG third stage is mated to the Soyuz-FG main booster. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz-FG third stage is mated to the Soyuz-FG main booster. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz-FG third stage is mated to the Soyuz-FG main booster. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M is mated to the Soyuz-FG rocket. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M is mated to the Soyuz-FG rocket. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M is mated to the Soyuz-FG rocket. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M is mated to the Soyuz-FG rocket. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M leaves the Spacecraft Processing Facility to be mated to the Soyuz-FG rocket. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M leaves the Spacecraft Processing Facility to be mated to the Soyuz-FG rocket. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M is encapsulated in the payload fairing that protects it during launch. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M arrives at the Spacecraft Processing Facility. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M arrives at the Spacecraft Processing Facility. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Soyuz TMA-08M arrives at the Spacecraft Processing Facility. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Soyuz TMA-08M arrives at the Spacecraft Processing Facility. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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The Expedition 35 crew leave Star City, Moscow for the Baikonur Launch Site. (Photo Credit: Energia)

The Expedition 35 crew leave Star City, Moscow for the Baikonur Launch Site. (Photo Credit: Energia)

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