# Soyuz MS-15

> Russian crewed mission to the ISS

**Wikidata**: [Q48816787](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48816787)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_MS-15)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/soyuz-ms-15

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for Soyuz MS-15:

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## Summary  
Soyuz MS-15 was a Russian crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS), launched on September 25, 2019. It transported three astronauts, including the first Emirati astronaut, Hazza Al Mansouri, to the ISS using the Soyuz MS spacecraft. The mission concluded with a landing in Kazakhstan on April 17, 2020.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: September 25, 2019, from Baikonur Cosmodrome's "Gagarin's Start"  
- **Landing Date**: April 17, 2020, near Jezkazgan, Kazakhstan  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-FG  
- **Spacecraft**: Soyuz MS (latest revision of the Soyuz series)  
- **Operator**: Roscosmos State Corporation  
- **Crew**: Oleg Skripochka (commander), Jessica Meir (Flight Engineer 1), Hazza Al Mansouri (contributor during takeoff), Andrew R. Morgan (Flight Engineer 2 during landing)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2019-064A  
- **Orbital Inclination**: 51.6 degrees  
- **Call Sign**: Sarmat  

## FAQs  
### Q: Who was on board Soyuz MS-15?  
A: The crew included Oleg Skripochka (commander), Jessica Meir (Flight Engineer 1), and Hazza Al Mansouri (the first Emirati astronaut). Andrew R. Morgan joined as Flight Engineer 2 during the landing phase.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Soyuz MS-15?  
A: It transported crew members to the ISS for Expedition 61 and returned others to Earth, maintaining the station's operational crew rotation.  

### Q: How long did Soyuz MS-15 stay docked to the ISS?  
A: The spacecraft remained docked to the ISS from September 25, 2019, until April 17, 2020—approximately 6.5 months.  

## Why It Matters  
Soyuz MS-15 played a critical role in sustaining human presence on the ISS, demonstrating Russia's continued capability in crewed spaceflight. The mission was notable for including Hazza Al Mansouri, marking the UAE's first human spaceflight and highlighting international collaboration in space exploration. Additionally, it showcased the reliability of the Soyuz MS spacecraft and Soyuz-FG launch vehicle, which have been pivotal for ISS logistics. The mission's success reinforced Roscosmos's role in global space missions and contributed to scientific research aboard the ISS.  

## Notable For  
- **First Emirati Astronaut**: Transported Hazza Al Mansouri, the first astronaut from the United Arab Emirates.  
- **Final Crewed Soyuz-FG Launch**: One of the last crewed missions using the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle before its retirement.  
- **Long Duration**: Stayed docked to the ISS for over six months, supporting Expedition 61 and crew rotations.  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
- Launched on September 25, 2019, at 13:57:42 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome.  
- Docked with the ISS's Zvezda module shortly after launch.  
- Undocked on April 17, 2020, and landed the same day near Jezkazgan, Kazakhstan, at 05:16:43 UTC.  

### Crew Details  
- **Primary Crew**:  
  - Oleg Skripochka (Commander)  
  - Jessica Meir (Flight Engineer 1)  
  - Hazza Al Mansouri (Contributor during takeoff)  
- **Landing Crew**: Andrew R. Morgan replaced Al Mansouri for the return flight.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft**: Soyuz MS (manufactured by S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-FG (operated by Progress State Research and Production Rocket Space Center).  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit (LEO) at 51.6° inclination.  

### Significant Events  
- **Launch**: Marked the final crewed flight of the Soyuz-FG rocket.  
- **Docking**: Connected to the ISS's Zvezda module for 294,130 minutes (~204 days).  
- **Landing**: Safely returned crew members to Kazakhstan after completing Expedition 61 duties.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2020/04/expedition-62-trio-return-earth/)
3. [Source](http://www.spacefacts.de/mission/english/soyuz-ms-15.htm)