The Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft takes off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on March 23, 2024. Credit: NASA TVNASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus are securely in orbit on the Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft after going for 8:36 a.m. EDT on March 23, 2024, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan (5:36 p.m. Baikonur time). The Soyuz will dock to the spaceport stations Prichal module at about 11:09 a.m. Monday, March 25. About 2 hours after docking, hatches between the Soyuz and the station will open.NASA docking protection will start at 10:15 a.m. on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agencys site. Find out how to stream NASA television through a range of platforms consisting of social media.The Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft bring 3 crew members approaches the International Space Station for a docking to the Rassvet module. on September 15, 2023. Nearly three-and-half hours after launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, NASA astronaut Loral OHara along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, would open the Soyuz hatch, enter the station, and start their space research study mission. Credit: NASAThe Soyuz spacecraft is a series of spacecraft created for the Soviet space program by the Korolev Design Bureau (now RKK Energia) in the 1960s. It has actually turned into one of the most reliable and often used launch automobiles in the history of space expedition. The Soyuz spacecraft are utilized for carrying team and cargo to and from the International Space Station (ISS) and have been in service for over 5 decades, making them the longest-serving functional spacecraft.The Soyuz includes three parts: the Orbital Module, which provides living space for the team throughout their objective; the Descent Module, which houses the crew throughout launch, landing, and re-entry; and the Service Module, which consists of the spacecrafts systems and materials. It is understood for its robustness and safety features, consisting of a launch escape system that can quickly evacuate the team in case of a launch emergency.Throughout its service, the Soyuz has undergone numerous upgrades and variations, adapting to new technological advancements and objective requirements. Its enduring presence in area expedition symbolizes the success and strength of human spaceflight ventures.
