Launch and Arrival
astronaut and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and launched to the (ISS) aboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft from Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
The crew successfully docked at the ISS just over three hours after liftoff, marking the beginning of their approximately eight-month mission in space.
Mission Objectives and Collaboration
Jonny Kim will conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations aimed at benefiting future space missions and life on Earth.
The new crew joins a diverse team on the ISS, including astronauts and cosmonauts from NASA, , and , highlighting international collaboration in space exploration.