Soyuz-TM
Fourth-generation of the Soyuz spacecraft / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Soyuz 7K-TM.
The Soyuz-TM were fourth generation (1986–2002) Soyuz spacecraft used for ferry flights to the Mir and ISS space stations. The Soyuz spacecraft consisted of three parts, the Orbital Module, the Descent Module and the Service Module.[1]
Quick Facts Manufacturer, Country of origin ...
Manufacturer | Korolev |
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Country of origin | Soviet Union and Russia |
Operator | Soviet space program/Russian Federal Space Agency |
Applications | Carry three cosmonauts to Mir and ISS and back |
Specifications | |
Regime | Low Earth orbit |
Design life | Up to six months docked to station |
Production | |
Status | Out of service |
Launched | 34 |
Maiden launch | Soyuz TM-1, 1986 |
Last launch | Soyuz TM-34, 2002 |
Related spacecraft | |
Derived from | Soyuz-T |
Derivatives | Soyuz-TMA |
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The first launch of the spacecraft was the uncrewed Soyuz TM-1 on May 21, 1986, where it docked with the Mir space station.[2] The final flight was Soyuz TM-34, which docked with the International Space Station and landed November 10, 2002.[3]