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Russian crewed spacecraft introduced in 2016, featuring upgraded communications, navigation systems, and docking equipment for International Space Station missions.
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Soyuz-MS ranks #38 of 101 in the Spacecraft ranking, behind Soyuz-TMA, ahead of Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Incremental but reliable Soyuz upgrade with modern avionics, communications, and continued ISS service.
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What changed when Soyuz MS replaced Soyuz TMA-M?
Soyuz MS introduced upgraded communications, navigation, solar arrays, and rendezvous hardware. The series began flying crews in 2016 while retaining the familiar three-module Soyuz configuration.
How many people can a Soyuz MS spacecraft carry?
A Soyuz MS normally carries three crew members in its descent module. It also serves as an emergency return craft while docked to the International Space Station.
Which parts of Soyuz MS return to Earth?
Only the central descent module survives reentry and lands with the crew. The orbital module and instrument-propulsion module separate before reentry and burn up in the atmosphere.
Does Soyuz MS land in the ocean like Crew Dragon?
No, Soyuz MS makes a parachute-assisted landing on land, normally in Kazakhstan. SpaceX Crew Dragon instead performs an ocean splashdown near the coast of the United States.
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