Soyuz — next launch, schedule & where to watch
Next Soyuz launch: Soyuz 2.1b Progress MS-35 (96P), in 7 days, targeting Sep 9, 2026, 12:15 PM Eastern. Full schedule below.
The long-serving Russian rocket family — among the most-flown launch vehicles in history.
Flown by Roscosmos.
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Upcoming Soyuz launches
- Soyuz 2.1b | Progress MS-35 (96P) In 7 days
- Soyuz 2.1a/Fregat-M | MKA Kinosputnik, KOEN and others In 11 weeks
- Soyuz 2.1b | Progress MS-36 (97P) In 12 weeks
Most often launches from: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan, Vostochny Cosmodrome, Siberia, Russian Federation.
About Soyuz
The Soyuz rocket family has flown since the 1960s and is among the most-launched and most-reliable vehicles ever built, carrying crew and cargo to the International Space Station and many other payloads.
Soyuz launches from Baikonur in Kazakhstan and from Plesetsk and Vostochny in Russia — none of which are visible from the United States.
Soyuz viewing FAQ
When is the next Soyuz launch?
The next Soyuz launch is Soyuz 2.1b Progress MS-35 (96P), currently targeting Sep 9, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC / Sep 9, 2026, 12:15 PM Eastern / Sep 9, 2026, 9:15 AM 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 crewed Soyuz missions launch from?
Crewed Soyuz flights launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.