Russia launched a spacecraft carrying three astronauts to ISS

The Soyz MS spacecraft has brought three astronauts leaving the Earth to the International Space Station (ISS).

Russia's national space corporation Roscosmos said that Soyuz FG boosters carrying the Soyz MS spacecraft were launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakhstan) on July 7.

The Soyuz MS then separated from the third floor of the Soyz-FG rocket, entered orbit and flew towards the ISS. It is expected that the ship will arrive at the ISS station on July 9. The "passengers" of the trip were astronaut Anatoly Ivanisin (Russian), Kathleen Rubins (American) and Takuya Onisi (Japanese).

American astronaut Kathleen Rubins and her Russian colleagues (middle) and Japan.(Source: NASA).

The "Soyuz MS" vessel is built in the "Soyuz TMA" modernization program . New manned spacecraft with complete motion and positioning control system.

Experts of Energia Space Rocket Corporation have increased the area and capacity of Soyuz MS photovoltaic cells - solar panels will provide more energy. In addition, the power supply system, measuring devices, communications and television systems are also newly designed.

Soyuz MS is a new spacecraft model designed to replace Soyuz TMA-M. This ship is equipped with new in-flight measurement systems, completely new guidance, navigation and operating systems. The weight of the vessel is slightly reduced compared to the old model and the vessel design is improved to make it easier to produce.

Soyuz (meaning "Union" ) is a Russian spacecraft used to bring astronauts into space. Through many improvements, Soyuz has become the longest-used spacecraft to date. It brought astronauts to space stations like Salyut (Fireworks), Mir (Peace) and now ISS.

Soyuz vessels have been and will continue to be improved to improve safety and reliability. It promises to continue to be used for a long time in this century.