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Soyuz MS-27 Launch
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NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts—Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritskiy—successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard Russia's Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft. The launch took place from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, a facility leased by Russia.
About the Mission
- Spacecraft: Soyuz MS-27
- Launch Vehicle: Soyuz booster rocket
- Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan
- Expedition: Part of the 73rd long-term ISS expedition
- The spacecraft, Soyuz MS-27, was launched atop a Soyuz booster rocket—a workhorse of Russian space missions.
- The launch was carried out from Baikonur Cosmodrome, a major spaceport leased by Russia.
- The mission is part of routine crew rotation and scientific research programmes conducted aboard the ISS.
- Crew Composition: The mission includes three members:
- Jonathan Yong "Jonny" Kim – A NASA astronaut with a diverse background as both a naval aviator and flight surgeon. He holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy.
- Sergey Ryzhikov – Veteran cosmonaut representing Roscosmos, Russia’s space agency.
- Alexey Zubritskiy – A fellow Roscosmos cosmonaut joining his first long-duration mission.
- Upon arrival, they are expected to join the current ISS crew, which includes astronauts from NASA, JAXA (Japan), and Roscosmos.
- Objectives of the Mission
- The primary goal is to support ongoing scientific investigations and technology demonstration experiments aboard the ISS.
- Research conducted will contribute to preparations for future deep-space missions, including planned crewed missions to the Moon and Mars.
- Some experiments are designed to yield practical benefits for Earth, especially in fields such as medicine, materials science, and climate studies.
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