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Soyuz MS-28 undocks from the ISS as NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Roscosmos cosmonauts start their return to Earth

NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud–Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev closed the hatch on Soyuz MS-28 on July 26 to begin their trip home. The trio concluded a 241-day mission aboard the ISS and landed safely in Kazakhstan after the return to Earth.

Discovered 2026-07-25T23:36:29.649689-07:00 | 2026-07-25T23:36:29.649689-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Confirms successful end-to-end execution of a crewed Soyuz return, including ISS hatch closure, deorbit/landing, and safe recovery in Kazakhstan after a 241-day mission.
  • Highlights ongoing NASA–Roscosmos human spaceflight operations and mission continuity on the International Space Station.
  • Provides a concrete marker for schedule and crew-rotation planning tied to ISS occupants and vehicle turnaround readiness.

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2026-07-25T23:36:29.649689-07:00
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