Roscosmos launch schedule — when & where to watch

Russia’s state space corporation, flying the long-serving Soyuz rocket family.

Upcoming Roscosmos launches

Most often launches from: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation.

About Roscosmos

Roscosmos is Russia’s state space corporation. Its Soyuz rocket family is among the most-flown and longest-serving launch vehicles in history, carrying crew and cargo to the International Space Station and a range of other payloads.

Roscosmos launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and from Plesetsk and Vostochny in Russia. None of these sites are visible from the United States, but launches are typically streamed live.

Rockets: Soyuz

Official Roscosmos website ↗

Roscosmos launch viewing FAQ

Where do Soyuz rockets launch from?

Crewed Soyuz missions launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Other launches fly from Plesetsk and Vostochny in Russia.

Can I see a Roscosmos launch from the US?

No — Russian and Kazakh launch sites are not visible from North America. Watch the live webcast instead.