NASA astronaut, Russian cosmonauts launch to International Space Station for long-duration mission
- Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara and two Russian cosmonauts launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome to the ISS on September 15, 2022.
- The Soyuz will dock at the Rassvet module to replace the crew that has been aboard the ISS for nearly a year.
- O'Hara will return after six months while her Russian crewmates will remain aboard for a year-long mission.
- The launch represents continued U.S.-Russia cooperation on ISS operations despite tensions in bilateral relations.
- During their stay, the new crew will conduct scientific experiments, spacewalks, station maintenance, and other duties.