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Soyuz TMA

Soyuz TMA adapted the Soyuz crew cabin and landing system for a wider range of astronaut body sizes. Soyuz TMA-1 first flew in 2002 and the series supported International Space Station crew transport.

Soyuz TMA
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Identity

Aliases
Soyuz Transport Modified Anthropometric
Family Name
Soyuz Spacecraft
Full Name
Soyuz TMA
Roles
crewed_spacecraft
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft
Variant Name
TMA

Details

Description
Soyuz TMA adapted the Soyuz crew cabin and landing system for a wider range of astronaut body sizes. Soyuz TMA-1 first flew in 2002 and the series supported International Space Station crew transport.
Dimensions
Diameter M
2.7
Height M
7
First Flight Year
2,002
Last Flight Year
2,012
Manufacturer
Operator
Parent Vehicle Family
Spacecraft Specs
Launch Mass Kg
7,100
Reusability
expendable

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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 07:04:05 UTC
Updated Time
July 19, 2026 at 10:32:46 UTC

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Soyuz TMA Soyuz Transport Modified Anthropometric