# Soyuz TM-33

> 2001 Russian crewed spaceflight to the ISS

**Wikidata**: [Q1753202](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1753202)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_TM-33)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/soyuz-tm-33

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for Soyuz TM-33:

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## Summary  
Soyuz TM-33 was a 2001 Russian crewed spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS). It transported a multinational crew, including South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth, the second self-funded visitor to the ISS. The mission launched aboard a Soyuz-U rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome and returned to Earth after 195 days in orbit.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** October 21, 2001  
- **Landing Date:** May 5, 2002  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U  
- **Spacecraft Type:** Soyuz-TM (fourth-generation Soyuz)  
- **Crew:** Viktor Afanasyev (commander), Claudie Haigneré (Flight Engineer 1), Konstantin Kozeyev (Flight Engineer 1) at launch; Yuri Guidzenko (commander), Roberto Vittori (Flight Engineer 1), Mark Shuttleworth (private astronaut) at landing  
- **Orbital Duration:** 195 days (16915938 seconds)  
- **Orbits Completed:** 3,195  
- **Operator:** Roscosmos State Corporation  
- **Mission Type:** Human spaceflight to the ISS  

## FAQs  
### Q: Who was Mark Shuttleworth on Soyuz TM-33?  
A: Mark Shuttleworth was a South African entrepreneur and the second self-funded visitor to the ISS. He joined the mission as a private astronaut during its return phase.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Soyuz TM-33?  
A: Soyuz TM-33 transported crew and supplies to the ISS and served as a "taxi" mission, rotating personnel and ensuring continuous human presence aboard the station.  

### Q: Where did Soyuz TM-33 land?  
A: The spacecraft landed in Kazakhstan on May 5, 2002, after completing its mission.  

## Why It Matters  
Soyuz TM-33 played a critical role in maintaining the ISS's crew rotation and logistics, demonstrating Russia's continued capability in human spaceflight. The mission was notable for including Mark Shuttleworth, highlighting the emerging era of space tourism and private participation in space exploration. Its success reinforced the reliability of the Soyuz-TM spacecraft and the Soyuz-U launch vehicle, which remain foundational to ISS operations.  

## Notable For  
- Transporting Mark Shuttleworth, the second self-funded space tourist.  
- Completing 3,195 orbits around Earth during its 195-day mission.  
- Utilizing the Soyuz-TM spacecraft, a proven workhorse for ISS crew rotations.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Launched on October 21, 2001, from Baikonur Cosmodrome's Gagarin's Start.  
- Landed on May 5, 2002, in Kazakhstan.  
- Orbital parameters:  
  - Apoapsis: 227 km  
  - Periapsis: 191 km  
  - Inclination: 51.64 degrees  
  - Orbital period: 88.4 minutes  

### Crew Details  
- **Launch Crew:**  
  - Viktor Afanasyev (Commander)  
  - Claudie Haigneré (Flight Engineer 1)  
  - Konstantin Kozeyev (Flight Engineer 1)  
- **Landing Crew:**  
  - Yuri Guidzenko (Commander)  
  - Roberto Vittori (Flight Engineer 1)  
  - Mark Shuttleworth (Private Astronaut)  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft:** Soyuz-TM (fourth-generation Soyuz)  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U  
- **Operator:** Roscosmos State Corporation  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](http://www.spacefacts.de/mission/english/soyuz-tm-33.htm)