# Soyuz TMA-5

> Russian space exploration mission

**Wikidata**: [Q1130109](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1130109)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_TMA-5)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/soyuz-tma-5

## Summary
Soyuz TMA-5 was a Russian human spaceflight mission to the International Space Station (ISS) launched on October 14, 2004. As part of the Soyuz programme, it transported the crew of Expedition 10 and remained docked to the station for approximately 192 days before returning to Earth.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** October 14, 2004
- **Landing Date:** April 24, 2005
- **Spacecraft Class:** Soyuz-TMA (a revision of the Soyuz spacecraft)
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-FG
- **Operator:** Roscosmos State Corporation
- **Launch Site:** Gagarin's Start, Baikonur Cosmodrome
- **Landing Site:** Kazakhstan (51.056933333333, 67.3008)
- **Mission Duration:** 16,657,320 seconds
- **Orbits Completed:** 2,900
- **Orbital Inclination:** 51.65 degrees

## FAQs
### Q: Who were the crew members of Soyuz TMA-5?
A: The primary crew for Expedition 10 consisted of Spacecraft Commander Salizhan Sharipov and Flight Engineer 1 Leroy Chiao. Yuri Shargin served as Flight Engineer 2 during the takeoff, while Roberto Vittori served as Flight Engineer 2 for the landing.

### Q: What were the orbital specifications of the mission?
A: Soyuz TMA-5 operated in low Earth orbit with an apoapsis of 252 km and a periapsis of 200 km. It completed an orbital period every 88.7 minutes at an inclination of 51.65 degrees.

### Q: Which mission preceded and followed Soyuz TMA-5?
A: Soyuz TMA-5 was preceded by the Soyuz TMA-4 mission and was succeeded by the Soyuz TMA-6 mission in 2005.

## Why It Matters
Soyuz TMA-5 was a vital component of the International Space Station's operational lifecycle, serving as the primary transport and rescue vehicle for the Expedition 10 crew. Operated by Roscosmos, the mission utilized the Soyuz-TMA class spacecraft, which represented a modernized revision of the long-standing Soyuz design. By successfully completing 2,900 orbits and maintaining a continuous presence in low Earth orbit for over six months, the mission facilitated ongoing scientific research and station maintenance. It also highlighted international cooperation in space exploration, carrying a multi-national crew launched from the historic Gagarin's Start at the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

## Notable For
- **Expedition 10 Transport:** Served as the primary vehicle for delivering Commander Salizhan Sharipov and Flight Engineer Leroy Chiao to the ISS.
- **Extended Duration:** Logged over 16.6 million seconds (approximately 192 days) in space.
- **Orbital Milestones:** Successfully completed exactly 2,900 orbits around the Earth.
- **Crew Rotation:** Featured a unique Flight Engineer 2 swap, where Yuri Shargin participated in the launch and Roberto Vittori joined for the landing phase.

## Body
### Mission Profile and Launch
Soyuz TMA-5 (COSPAR ID: 2004-040A) was a crewed space exploration mission managed by the Roscosmos State Corporation. The mission launched on October 14, 2004, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, specifically utilizing the "Gagarin's Start" launch pad. The vehicle used for the ascent was a Soyuz-FG rocket.

### Orbital Mechanics
The spacecraft was inserted into a low Earth orbit with the following technical parameters:
*   **Apoapsis:** 252 km
*   **Periapsis:** 200 km
*   **Orbital Period:** 88.7 minutes
*   **Inclination:** 51.65°
*   **Total Orbits:** 2,900

### Crew and Personnel
The mission involved four distinct crew members across its launch and landing phases:
*   **Salizhan Sharipov:** Spacecraft Commander and member of Expedition 10.
*   **Leroy Chiao:** Flight Engineer 1 and member of Expedition 10.
*   **Yuri Shargin:** Flight Engineer 2, specifically for the takeoff portion of the mission.
*   **Roberto Vittori:** Flight Engineer 2, specifically for the landing portion of the mission.

### Conclusion and Recovery
The mission concluded on April 24, 2005, after a total duration of 16,657,320 seconds. The spacecraft performed a landing in Kazakhstan at the coordinates 51.056933333333 latitude and 67.3008 longitude. The mission is part of a continuous sequence in the Soyuz programme, following Soyuz TMA-4 and preceding Soyuz TMA-6.

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](http://www.spacefacts.de/mission/english/soyuz-tma-5.htm)