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Soyuz TMA-6

Soyuz TMA-6 was a Russian Soyuz TMA spacecraft flown to the International Space Station in 2005. It launched Sergei Krikalev, John Phillips, and Roberto Vittori from Baikonur on April 15, 2005, docked with the ISS on April 17, and remained as the Expedition 11 return spacecraft. Vittori returned earlier on Soyuz TMA-5, while Soyuz TMA-6 landed on October 11, 2005 with Krikalev, Phillips, and spaceflight participant Gregory Olsen.

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Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraftTMA No. 216Basalt
Name
Soyuz TMA-6
Status
retired

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Soyuz TMA-6 was a Russian Soyuz TMA spacecraft flown to the International Space Station in 2005. It launched Sergei Krikalev, John Phillips, and Roberto Vittori from Baikonur on April 15, 2005, docked with the ISS on April 17, and remained as the Expedition 11 return spacecraft. Vittori returned earlier on Soyuz TMA-5, while Soyuz TMA-6 landed on October 11, 2005 with Krikalev, Phillips, and spaceflight participant Gregory Olsen.
First Flight Date
2005-04-15
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July 8, 2026 at 08:28:28 UTC
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July 14, 2026 at 16:53:51 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2005-10-11
Search Name
Soyuz TMA-6 Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft TMA No. 216 Basalt
Serial Number
216
Vehicle Code
TMA No. 216