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U.S.-Russian Crew Successfully Arrives at ISS for 245-Day Mission

The Sojus MS-27 launch from Baikonur marks a rare instance of U.S.-Russia cooperation in space exploration during ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Overview

  • NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Russian cosmonauts Sergej Ryschikow and Alexej Subrizki docked at the ISS following a successful launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
  • The crew will spend 245 days aboard the ISS, conducting 50 scientific experiments and two planned spacewalks to advance research and prepare for future missions.
  • This mission underscores continued collaboration between the U.S. and Russia in space exploration, one of the few remaining areas of cooperation between the nations.
  • The Sojus rocket featured a commemorative design honoring the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, drawing a record crowd of 2,500 spectators at Baikonur.
  • Russia leases the Baikonur Cosmodrome from Kazakhstan for $115 million annually, with the agreement in place until 2050, highlighting its strategic role in space missions.