Soyuz-FG | Soyuz MS-08

Mission Status

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

Mission Details

Soyuz MS-08 begins expedition 55 by carrying Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel and Richard Arnold to the International Space Station. After launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, they will rendezvous to the station where they will remain for their 6 month stay.

Tipo Missione Human Exploration
Orbita Low Earth Orbit
Launch Window 17:44 - 17:44

Rocket Configuration

Name Soyuz FG
Manufacturer Progress Rocket Space Center
Height 49.5 m
Diameter 3 m
Maiden Flight 2001-05-20
Success Rate 59/60 (98%)

The Soyuz FG rocket is an expendable launch vehicle most commonly known for carrying humans to the International Space Station today.