Soyuz MS-26

In this article, we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Soyuz MS-26, an exciting topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and backgrounds. Since its emergence, Soyuz MS-26 has aroused lively interest in different areas, whether in the academic, scientific, cultural or social spheres. Throughout history, Soyuz MS-26 has had a significant impact on the way we understand the world around us, and its influence remains relevant today. Through this article, we will explore the various aspects and perspectives related to Soyuz MS-26, in an attempt to better understand its importance and relevance in our society.

Soyuz MS-26
NamesISS 72S
Mission typeCrewed mission to ISS
OperatorRoscosmos
Websiteen.roscosmos.ru
Mission duration180 days (planned)
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft typeSoyuz MS
ManufacturerRSC Energia
Crew
Crew size3
Members
Start of mission
Launch date11 September 2024 (planned)
RocketSoyuz-2.1a
Launch siteBaikonur Cosmodrome, Site 31
ContractorProgress Rocket Space Centre
End of mission
Landing dateMarch 2025 (planned)
Landing siteKazakh Steppe, Kazakhstan
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeLow Earth orbit
Inclination51.66°
Docking with ISS
Docking portRassvet nadir
Docking date11 September 2024 (planned)
Undocking dateMarch 2025 (planned)
 

Soyuz MS-26 is a planned Russian crewed Soyuz spaceflight to launch from Baikonur in September 2024 to the International Space Station.

Crew

Primary crew

Position Crew member
Commander Russia Aleksey Ovchinin, Roscosmos
Expedition 71/72
Fourth spaceflight
Flight Engineer Russia Ivan Vagner, Roscosmos
Expedition 71/72
Second spaceflight
Flight Engineer United States Donald Pettit, NASA
Expedition 71/72
Fourth spaceflight

Backup crew

Position Crew member
Commander Russia Sergey Ryzhikov, Roscosmos
Pilot Russia Sergey Mikayev, Roscosmos
Flight Engineer United States TBA, NASA

Notes

  1. ^ Counting the aborted flight of Soyuz MS-10, even though this did not quite cross the Kármán line. This matches NASA's count, though RSA follows the Kármán line definition.

References

  1. ^ https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-astronaut-don-pettit-to-conduct-science-during-fourth-mission/
  2. ^ a b Zak, Anatoly (25 March 2024). "Space exploration in 2024". RussianSpaceWeb. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Better Late Than Never: New ISS Crew Prepares to Fly, All-Female EVAs Possible in October - AmericaSpace". www.americaspace.com. 10 September 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Госкорпорация «Роскосмос»". Telegram. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  5. ^ Gebhardt, Chris (14 March 2019). "Soyuz MS-12 docks with the Space Station – NASASpaceFlight.com". NASASpaceflight.com.