# Soyuz TMA-14M

> 2014 Russian crewed spaceflight to the ISS

**Wikidata**: [Q1633048](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1633048)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_TMA-14M)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/soyuz-tma-14m

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Soyuz TMA-14M**:

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## Summary  
Soyuz TMA-14M was a 2014 Russian crewed spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS). It transported three astronauts, including the fourth Russian woman in space, Yelena Serova, and was part of Expedition 41. The mission launched aboard a Soyuz-FG rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome and lasted nearly six months.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date**: September 25, 2014, from Baikonur Cosmodrome's Gagarin's Start.  
- **Landing date**: March 12, 2015, in Kazakhstan (coordinates: 47.3522°N, 69.5345°E).  
- **Crew**: Aleksandr Samokutyayev (commander), Yelena Serova (Flight Engineer 1), and Barry E. Wilmore (Flight Engineer 2).  
- **Spacecraft model**: Soyuz TMA-M, operated by Roscosmos.  
- **Launch vehicle**: Soyuz-FG.  
- **Mission duration**: 167 days (approximately 240,823 minutes).  
- **Orbit parameters**: Low Earth orbit (335 km apoapsis, 176 km periapsis, 51.65° inclination).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2014-057A.  
- **Preceded by**: Soyuz TMA-13M; **followed by**: Soyuz TMA-15M.  

## FAQs  
### Q: Who was on board Soyuz TMA-14M?  
A: The crew included Russian cosmonauts Aleksandr Samokutyayev and Yelena Serova, along with NASA astronaut Barry E. Wilmore. Serova was the fourth Russian woman in space.  

### Q: How long did Soyuz TMA-14M stay in space?  
A: The mission lasted 167 days, from launch on September 25, 2014, to landing on March 12, 2015.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Soyuz TMA-14M?  
A: It transported crew and supplies to the ISS as part of Expedition 41, supporting scientific research and station maintenance.  

## Why It Matters  
Soyuz TMA-14M was a critical mission for maintaining crew rotation on the ISS, ensuring continuous human presence in space. It marked a milestone for gender diversity in spaceflight, as Yelena Serova became only the fourth Russian woman to reach space. The mission also demonstrated the reliability of the Soyuz TMA-M spacecraft and Soyuz-FG launch system, which remain vital for ISS logistics. By delivering crew and supplies, it contributed to ongoing microgravity research and international collaboration in space exploration.  

## Notable For  
- Transported Yelena Serova, the first Russian woman to visit the ISS and only the fourth Russian woman in space.  
- Part of the Soyuz TMA-M series, an upgraded version of the Soyuz spacecraft with modernized systems.  
- Landed in Kazakhstan after completing Expedition 41's objectives.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Launched: September 25, 2014, at 20:25 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome.  
- Landed: March 12, 2015, at 02:07 UTC near Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.  

### Crew Roles  
- **Aleksandr Samokutyayev**: Spacecraft commander (Roscosmos).  
- **Yelena Serova**: Flight Engineer 1 (Roscosmos; fourth Russian woman in space).  
- **Barry E. Wilmore**: Flight Engineer 2 (NASA).  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft**: Soyuz TMA-M (modernized avionics and reduced mass).  
- **Launch vehicle**: Soyuz-FG (two-stage rocket).  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit (335 km × 176 km, 51.65° inclination).  

### Significant Events  
- Docked with the ISS on September 26, 2014.  
- Undocked on March 11, 2015, before re-entry and landing.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](http://www.spacefacts.de/mission/english/soyuz-tma-14m.htm)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013