Roscosmos — next launch, schedule & where to watch
Next Roscosmos launch: Soyuz 2.1b Progress MS-36 (97P), in 5 weeks, targeting Nov 24, 2026, 12:03 AM Eastern. Full schedule below.
Russia’s state space corporation, flying the long-serving Soyuz rocket family.
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Upcoming Roscosmos launches
- Soyuz 2.1b | Progress MS-36 (97P) In 5 weeks
Most often launches from: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
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
Roscosmos launch viewing FAQ
When is the next Roscosmos launch?
The next Roscosmos launch is Soyuz 2.1b Progress MS-36 (97P), currently targeting Nov 24, 2026, 5:03 AM UTC / Nov 24, 2026, 12:03 AM Eastern / Nov 23, 2026, 9:03 PM Pacific. Dates slip often; this page is rebuilt daily with the latest schedule, or set a free alert to get the final time.
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.