This thread is intended for comments and questions about the Soyuz TMA-14M mission and the updates published under the topic: Soyuz TMA-14M mission to the space station.
TMA-14M launched three crew members for Expedition 41 aboard the International Space Station: Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexander Samokutyayev and Elena Serova, and NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore.
TMA-14M is the 123rd flight of a Soyuz spacecraft since its first flight in 1967.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-25-2014 05:37 PM
According to NASA, via Twitter:
One solar array did not deploy properly once Soyuz reached orbit. Crew still headed to ISS. Docking set for tonight at 10:15 p.m. EDT.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-25-2014 09:33 PM
Despite the stuck array, Soyuz TMA-14M arrived at the International Space Station to dock to the Poisk module at 9:11 p.m. CDT.
Hart Sastrowardoyo Member
Posts: 3445 From: Toms River, NJ Registered: Aug 2000
posted 09-25-2014 10:17 PM
This would have been the perfect expedition for the "Don't panic!" emblem...
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-25-2014 10:39 PM
Shortly after the docking, the port-side solar array deployed on Soyuz TMA-14M.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-26-2014 07:49 AM
Here's video of the docking, hatch opening and crew welcome ceremony:
lspooz Member
Posts: 384 From: Greensboro, NC USA Registered: Aug 2012
posted 09-26-2014 12:49 PM
quote:Originally posted by Hart Sastrowardoyo: This would have been the perfect expedition for the "Don't panic!" emblem...
Already done.... by the astronauts! Just about prefect (pun intended).
mikepf Member
Posts: 441 From: San Jose, California, USA Registered: Mar 2002
posted 09-26-2014 02:09 PM
Was that a bowl of petunias I saw floating by the station?
lspooz Member
Posts: 384 From: Greensboro, NC USA Registered: Aug 2012
posted 09-26-2014 05:24 PM
quote:Originally posted by mikepf: Was that a bowl of petunias I saw floating by the station?
Oh no, not again!
By the way, despite the new Italian cappuccino machine, no word as to whether a decent cup of tea can be had on the ISS.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-27-2014 10:10 AM
Expedition 41 flight engineer Reid Wiseman via Twitter:
Awesome view of the Soyuz with only one array deployed. Flown by the best!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-11-2015 09:15 PM
Soyuz TMA-14M landed in Kazakhstan tonight (March 11) at about 9:07 p.m. CST (0207 GMT March 12). Butch Wilmore, Alexander Samokutyaev and Elena Serova are safely home!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-11-2015 11:27 PM
Absolutely stunning shots by NASA's Bill Ingalls:
Philip Member
Posts: 5952 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Jan 2001
posted 03-13-2015 03:23 AM
Very nice blue ROSCOSMOS blankets...
MSS Member
Posts: 633 From: Poland Registered: May 2003
posted 03-17-2015 04:51 PM
This was the 20th direct return for USOS crewmembers.
posted 03-17-2015 05:03 PM
That is quite a large parachute placed into a relatively small Soyuz spacecraft, does anyone know what the thickness of the parachute is?
posted 09-25-2014 05:35 PM
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