When is the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft scheduled to launch?

The Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft is scheduled to launch on November 27, 2025.

Who are the members of the Soyuz MS-28 prime crew?

The prime crew of the Soyuz MS-28 mission includes Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikayev, along with NASA astronaut Christopher Williams.

What is the expected duration of the Soyuz MS-28 mission to the International Space Station?

The Soyuz MS-28 mission is expected to last approximately eight months.

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Soyuz MS-28 Spacecraft Completes Final Checks Ahead of Liftoff

17 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft loaded with propellant, stationed at assembly facility
Crew conducts "first fitting" of spacecraft, checks systems and suits
Comprehensive training underway for prime and backup crews at Baikonur
Launch scheduled for November 27, mission to last around 8 months

Soyuz MS-28 Spacecraft Completes Final Checks Ahead of Liftoff

As of November 17, 2025, the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft is fully fueled and stationed at the assembly and test facility in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The crew, led by Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, has arrived at the spaceport and begun the final preparations for launch.