The launch of the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft to the ISS has been postponed due to technical issues, but is now rescheduled for September 11.
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| The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft is scheduled to launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on September 11, carrying a crew of three astronauts to the International Space Station. Symbolic Image |
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan – September 10, 2024:
A Soyuz-2.1a rocket carrying the Soyuz MS-26 manned spacecraft is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on September 11.
The launch was originally planned for September 8, but was postponed due to technical issues. However, Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, has confirmed that the launch is now scheduled to proceed as planned.
The crew of the 72nd long-duration expedition to the ISS includes Russian cosmonauts Alexei Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner, as well as NASA astronaut Donald Pettit. They will join the existing crew members on the ISS and conduct various scientific experiments and research activities during their mission.
The Soyuz MS-26 launch marks a significant milestone in space exploration and cooperation between Russia and the United States. It also highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain the International Space Station as a vital platform for scientific research and international collaboration.