Soyuz MS-28 – Rocket

 

Soyuz MS-28 – Rocket 

Soyuz MS-28 is a Russian crewed space mission launched under the Soyuz programme. It carried astronauts (cosmonauts) to the International Space Station (ISS) for long-duration space research.

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🛰️ Launch Details

Particular	Details
Mission Name	Soyuz MS-28
Launch Vehicle	Soyuz-2.1a
Launch Site	Baikonur Cosmodrome
Country	Russia
Destination	International Space Station (ISS)
Mission Type	Crewed Spaceflight

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👨‍🚀 Crew

Soyuz missions typically carry:

• 1 Russian Commander (Roscosmos)

• 1–2 International astronauts (NASA/other agencies depending on mission agreement)

(Exact crew names vary by mission assignment.)

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🔬 Mission Objectives

Transport astronauts to ISS

Conduct scientific experiments
Maintain and upgrade ISS systems
Support international space cooperation

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🌍 Importance for Exams 

✔ Russia’s primary human spaceflight vehicle
✔ Launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakhstan)
✔ Operated by Roscosmos (Russian Space Agency)
✔ One of the oldest and most reliable spacecraft series

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📝 Sample MCQs

1. Soyuz MS-28 was launched from:
   A) Kennedy Space Center
   B) Satish Dhawan Space Centre
   C) Baikonur Cosmodrome
   D) Jiuquan Launch Center
   Answer: C) Baikonur Cosmodrome

2. Soyuz spacecraft is associated with which country?
   A) USA
   B) China
   C) Russia
   D) India
   Answer: C) Russia

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🔎 Conclusion

Soyuz MS-28 continues Russia’s long-standing tradition of crewed space missions to the ISS. The Soyuz spacecraft remains one of the most dependable human spaceflight systems in the world