A New Crew Takes Off for the ISS

A team of space explorers has embarked on their journey to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission features a blend of experienced and new astronauts.

Launch Details

• Spacecraft: Soyuz MS-28
• Rocket: Soyuz 2.1a
• Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
• Launch Time: 12:28 pm Moscow time (0928 GMT)

The Crew

The crew consists of:

• Sergei Kud-Sverchkov (Russian Commander, second spaceflight)
• Sergei Mikayev (Russian, first spaceflight)
• Christopher Williams (NASA Astronaut, first spaceflight)

Mission Timeline

• Orbit: The Soyuz will orbit Earth twice before docking.
• Docking Time: Expected at 1238 GMT.
• Duration: The crew will spend approximately eight months on the ISS.
• Return to Earth: Planned for late July 2026.

Significance of the Mission

This mission is part of the ongoing collaboration between Russia and the United States in space exploration. Space missions like this are vital for:

• Scientific Research
• International Cooperation
• Understanding Life in Space
• Advancing Exploration of the Cosmos

The crew's work on the ISS will contribute to various fields, including biology, physics, and more.