Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-2

Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-2 lifted off aboard a Soyuz from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS)
Mission type
Human Exploration
Rocket
Soyuz
Launch site
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
Launch pad
1/5
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Soyuz-FG | Soyuz TMA-2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2003-04-26T03:53:52.000Z
    Liftoff
    Soyuz lifts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  2. Max-Q
    Soyuz passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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