NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has set a new U.S. single-flight endurance record of 371 days in space aboard the International Space Station, surpassing the previous record of 355 days. His stay in space is the first flight longer than a full year by an American astronaut, and he is now scheduled to return to Earth aboard a replacement Soyuz ferry ship on September 27. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine congratulated Rubio on his record-breaking flight, praising his dedication to exploration and discovery.
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Key takeaways: Soyuz MS-23/69S spacecraft is carrying supplies and equipment to the ISS, and is expected to provide a safe ride home for the three…
Russia is set to launch a Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday. The Soyuz MS-23/69S crew ferry ship will spend two days in orbit maneuvering towards the ISS and is loaded with equipment and supplies in place of a crew. If successful, the launch will be the first step in restoring the ISS's crew capacity.
A coolant leak on a Russian supply ship docked to the International Space Station (ISS) has caused the launch of a replacement Soyuz capsule to be postponed until March. The leak was discovered on the Soyuz MS-22 crew ferry ship, which was docked at the Russian Rassvet module, and is believed to have been caused by a presumed micrometeoroid impact in December. The delay of the Soyuz capsule launch will not affect the operations of the ISS, as there are currently three crew members on board.