Successful departure from Baikonur
On Tuesday, July 14, a Soyuz launch vehicle lifted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, placing the MS-29 spacecraft into orbit. The capsule carried a fresh crew bound for the International Space Station.
The flight represents the next routine crew transfer to the ISS under the international station program. The launch continues the regular rotation of long-duration crews that maintains continuous operation of the orbital research facility.
Mission overview
- Spacecraft: Soyuz MS-29
- Launch site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan
- Launch date: Tuesday, July 14
- Destination: International Space Station
The spacecraft is scheduled to reach the ISS after the short approach and docking sequence standard for Soyuz flights. The incoming crew will conduct scientific experiments and handle maintenance duties during their stay.