# Soyuz MS-05

> Russian crewed flight to the ISS

**Wikidata**: [Q20667807](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20667807)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_MS-05)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/soyuz-ms-05

## Summary
Soyuz MS-05 was a Russian crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) launched on July 28, 2017, carrying three astronauts: Sergey Ryazansky, Randolph Bresnik, and Paolo Nespoli. It was part of the Soyuz programme and operated by Roscosmos, serving as the 52nd Expedition crew. The mission lasted 139 days, concluding with a landing in Kazakhstan on December 14, 2017.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: July 28, 2017
- **Landing Date**: December 14, 2017
- **Crew**: Sergey Ryazansky (Commander), Randolph Bresnik (Flight Engineer 1), Paolo Nespoli (Flight Engineer 2)
- **Spacecraft Class**: Soyuz MS
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-FG
- **Call Sign**: Borei (Boreas)
- **COSPAR ID**: 2017-043A
- **Mission Duration**: 139 days (12,027,436 seconds)
- **Preceded By**: Soyuz MS-04
- **Followed By**: Soyuz MS-06

## FAQs
### Q: When did Soyuz MS-05 launch and land?
A: Soyuz MS-05 launched on July 28, 2017, and landed on December 14, 2017, after 139 days in space.

### Q: Who were the crew members of Soyuz MS-05?
A: The crew included Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazansky (Commander), NASA astronaut Randolph Bresnik (Flight Engineer 1), and European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli (Flight Engineer 2).

### Q: What was the purpose of the Soyuz MS-05 mission?
A: The mission transported the Expedition 52/53 crew to the ISS, ensuring continued operations and scientific research aboard the station.

## Why It Matters
Soyuz MS-05 played a critical role in maintaining international cooperation in space exploration, as part of the ongoing crew rotation system for the ISS. The mission underscored Russia’s reliability in crewed spaceflight during a period of heavy reliance on Soyuz spacecraft for ISS access. It also highlighted the multicultural collaboration central to the ISS programme, with crew members representing Russia, the United States, and Italy. The mission’s success reinforced the Soyuz MS spacecraft’s capabilities and contributed to the continuous human presence in space, a cornerstone of modern space science and research.

## Notable For
- **International Crew**: Represented three space agencies (Roscosmos, NASA, ESA).
- **Experienced Commander**: Sergey Ryazansky’s third spaceflight, emphasizing veteran leadership.
- **Long-Duration Mission**: 139 days in orbit, supporting extensive ISS operations and research.
- **Precision Landing**: Touchdown in Kazakhstan within a predetermined zone, demonstrating Soyuz’s reliability.

## Body
### Mission Overview
Soyuz MS-05 was the 52nd crewed mission to the ISS under the Soyuz programme, operated by Roscosmos. It launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-FG rocket and docked at the Rassvet module. The mission concluded after 2,224 orbits of Earth.

### Crew
- **Sergey Ryazansky** (Russia): Commander, third spaceflight.
- **Randolph Bresnik** (USA): Flight Engineer 1, second spaceflight.
- **Paolo Nespoli** (Italy): Flight Engineer 2, third spaceflight.

### Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle
- **Spacecraft**: Soyuz MS (modernized variant with improved navigation and communication systems).
- **Rocket**: Soyuz-FG (launch vehicle with 21 documented sitelinks).

### Mission Timeline
- **Launch**: July 28, 2017, 20:41 UTC.
- **Docking**: July 28, 2017, at the ISS Rassvet module.
- **Undocking/Landing**: December 14, 2017, 09:19 UTC (landing in Kazakhstan at 47.393°N, 69.642°E).

### Landing
The spacecraft landed safely in Kazakhstan after 139 days, with the crew returning 120 kg of scientific cargo. The mission duration was verified by external sources, including collectSPACE and Spacefacts.

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](http://www.spacefacts.de/mission/english/soyuz-ms-05.htm)
3. [Source](http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-121417a-soyuz-ms05-landing.html)