Soyuz 2.1a | Soyuz MS-18

The Soyuz MS-18 mission is a crewed spaceflight launch aboard the Soyuz 2.1a rocket, operated by the Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS). The primary payload is the Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft, carrying three cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month duration. This mission is part of the ongoing ISS crew rotation, ensuring a continuous human presence on the station. The Soyuz 2.1a rocket is a modified version of the Soyuz-U, featuring improved digital flight control systems and increased payload capacity. This launch marks the 45th flight of the Soyuz 2.1a and the 53rd crewed mission to the ISS since 2000.

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