# Soyuz MS-02

> Russian crewed flight to the ISS

**Wikidata**: [Q18341312](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18341312)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_MS-02)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/soyuz-ms-02

## Summary
Soyuz MS-02 was a Russian crewed flight to the International Space Station launched on October 19, 2016, carrying three crew members to join Expedition 49. As part of the Soyuz MS class, it represented the latest revision of Russia's long-serving spacecraft design for human space transportation.

## Key Facts
- Soyuz MS-02 was launched on October 19, 2016, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31
- It was a Russian crewed flight to the International Space Station (ISS)
- The spacecraft belonged to the Soyuz MS class, the latest revision of the Soyuz spacecraft
- Primary crew consisted of Sergey Ryzhikov (commander), Andrey Borisenko (Flight Engineer 1), and Shane Kimbrough (Flight Engineer 2)
- Backup crew included Alexander Misurkin (commander), Nikolai Tikhonov (Flight Engineer 1), and Mark T. Vande Hei (Flight Engineer 2)
- Docked with the Poisk module of the ISS on October 21, 2016
- Undocked from the ISS and landed in Kazakhstan on April 10, 2017
- The spacecraft was manufactured by S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia
- COSPAR ID: 2016-063A

## FAQs
### Q: When was Soyuz MS-02 launched and when did it return?
A: Soyuz MS-02 was launched on October 19, 2016, and returned to Earth on April 10, 2017.

### Q: Who were the crew members of Soyuz MS-02?
A: The primary crew consisted of Sergey Ryzhikov (commander), Andrey Borisenko (Flight Engineer 1), and Shane Kimbrough (Flight Engineer 2).

### Q: What was the significance of Soyuz MS-02 in the Soyuz program?
A: Soyuz MS-02 was part of the Soyuz MS class, representing the latest revision of the Soyuz spacecraft, and succeeded Soyuz MS-01 while being followed by Soyuz MS-03.

### Q: Where did Soyuz MS-02 land?
A: The spacecraft landed in Kazakhstan at coordinates 47.37, 69.61175.

## Why It Matters
Soyuz MS-02 played a crucial role in maintaining continuous human presence on the International Space Station, representing a vital link in transportation for astronauts to orbit. As part of the Soyuz MS class, it incorporated technological improvements over previous versions, enhancing the reliability and capabilities of this long-serving spacecraft design. The mission was significant as it transported an international crew to the ISS, continuing the collaborative effort in space exploration. Despite technical delays in its original launch schedule, Soyuz MS-02 ultimately fulfilled its mission objectives, ensuring continuity of crew rotations on the ISS and contributing to the station's research and maintenance activities.

## Notable For
- Part of the Soyuz MS class, featuring the latest revision of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft with improved systems
- Launched with an international crew including Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut
- Successfully completed despite initial technical delays in the launch schedule
- Used the Poisk module for docking, highlighting the specific entry point to the ISS
- Featured backup crew members who would later fly on subsequent missions

## Body
### Mission Overview
Soyuz MS-02 was a human spaceflight operated by Roscosmos State Corporation as part of the Soyuz program. The mission served as a crewed flight to the International Space Station (ISS) and represented the latest iteration of Russia's Soyuz spacecraft design.

### Launch and Landing
The mission was launched on October 19, 2016, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 using a Soyuz-FG launch vehicle. It successfully docked with the Poisk module of the ISS on October 21, 2016. The spacecraft undocked from the ISS on April 10, 2017, and landed later that same day in Kazakhstan at coordinates 47.37, 69.61175.

### Crew Composition
The primary crew of Soyuz MS-02 consisted of:
- Sergey Ryzhikov (spacecraft commander, part of Expedition 49)
- Andrey Borisenko (Flight Engineer 1, part of Expedition 49)
- Shane Kimbrough (Flight Engineer 2, part of Expedition 49)

The backup crew included:
- Alexander Misurkin (spacecraft commander)
- Nikolai Tikhonov (Flight Engineer 1)
- Mark T. Vande Hei (Flight Engineer 2)

### Technical Details
Soyuz MS-02 had the following technical identifiers:
- COSPAR ID: 2016-063A
- SCN: 41820
- Freebase ID: /m/0125gqmh
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "41820"]

### Program Context
The mission was part of the Soyuz program and succeeded Soyuz MS-01. It was followed by Soyuz MS-03, continuing the series of Soyuz MS missions to the ISS. The spacecraft operated in low Earth orbit as a satellite of the International Space Station.

### Image Documentation
An image of the backup crew members in front of the Soyuz TMA spacecraft mock-up in Star City, Russia is available, showing from left to right: Kimbrough, Ryzhikov, and Borisenko.

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](http://www.spacefacts.de/mission/english/soyuz-ms-02.htm)
3. [Source](http://russianspaceweb.com/soyuz-ms-02.html)