Russia's Soyuz MS-26 manned spacecraft is successfully launched and enters the predetermined orbit

On the evening of September 11 local time, Russia's "Soyuz MS-26" manned spacecraft was successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on board the "Soyuz-2.1a" rocket. Subsequently, the spacecraft successfully entered the predetermined orbit and started its journey to the International Space Station.

The "Soyuz MS-26" manned spacecraft is carrying two Russian astronauts Alexei Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner, as well as an American astronaut Donald Pettit. According to the plan, they will spend 202 days in space and return to Earth on April 1, 2025. During their stay at the International Space Station, they will conduct 42 scientific experiments, three of which are being carried out for the first time. In addition, Russian astronauts Alexei Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner will also conduct a spacewalk in December this year.

The successful launch and entry into the predetermined orbit of the "Soyuz MS-26" manned spacecraft is another important achievement in Russia's space industry and also provides strong support for the subsequent operation of the International Space Station and space exploration missions. This not only shows Russia's strong strength and technical level in the field of manned spaceflight but also adds new impetus to international space cooperation. The eyes of the whole world are focused on these three brave astronauts, looking forward to them making more scientific discoveries and breakthroughs in space.