How a multinational crew docked with the International Space Station
In short: Witness the arrival of Expedition 45 as the Soyuz TMA-18M spacecraft connects to the Poisk module, bringing new researchers to the orbital laboratory.
Following a September 2 launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Soyuz TMA-18M spacecraft successfully docked with the Russian segment's Poisk module on September 4. The crew included Commander Sergei Volkov of Roscosmos, alongside visiting crew members Andreas Mogensen of the ESA and Aidyn Aimbetov of Kazcosmos.
Beyond the docking maneuver, the mission focused on diverse scientific inquiries, ranging from the study of dark matter and cosmic rays to investigating human health concerns like cancer, heart disease, and accelerated aging.
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- Also: Expedition 45 - NASA
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