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Soyuz spacecraft returns Russian cosmonauts and NASA astronaut to Earth

Created at 26 Jul · 10:38 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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A Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikayev, along with NASA astronaut Christopher Williams, has successfully returned to Earth. The spacecraft landed near the Kazakh city of Zhezkazgan.

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Key Numbers

1:27 p.m. Moscow timeSoyuz MS-28 landing time
10:27 GMTSoyuz MS-28 landing time

Who's Involved

Sergei Kud-Sverchkov
Russian cosmonaut returning to Earth
Sergei Mikayev
Russian cosmonaut returning to Earth
Christopher Williams
NASA astronaut returning to Earth
Roscosmos
Russia's space agency that announced the landing
Soyuz spacecraft returns Russian cosmonauts and NASA astronaut to Earth

↳ Why This Matters

The return of the crew marks the completion of their mission aboard the International Space Station and highlights ongoing international cooperation in space exploration.

Key facts

  • A Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft has returned to Earth.
  • The crew included Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikayev.
  • NASA astronaut Christopher Williams was also aboard the returning spacecraft.
  • The landing occurred near the Kazakh city of Zhezkazgan.
  • The landing time was 1:27 p.m. Moscow time (10:27 GMT).

A Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikayev, along with NASA astronaut Christopher Williams, has returned to Earth, according to Russia's Roscosmos space agency. The spacecraft landed at 1:27 p.m. Moscow time (10:27 GMT) near the Kazakh city of Zhezkazgan. The crew had spent time aboard the International Space Station.

Frequently asked questions

The spacecraft carried Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikayev, and NASA astronaut Christopher Williams.

The Soyuz MS-28 landed on Sunday at 1:27 p.m. Moscow time (10:27 GMT).

The spacecraft landed near the Kazakh city of Zhezkazgan.

What Happens Next

01The crew will undergo medical checks.
02Cosmonauts will return to Russia, and the astronaut will return to the United States.

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How It Developed

A Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikayev, and NASA astronaut Christopher Williams, returned to Earth.
The spacecraft landed near the Kazakh city of Zhezkazgan at 1:27 p.m. Moscow time (10:27 GMT).

Sources

T1
Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency saysReuters
T2
Russian Soyuz capsule lands on Earth to return crew of 3 home after months on International Space Station (video) | Spacespace.com

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