Soyuz MS-10
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| Soyuz MS-10 | |
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| Mission name | Soyuz MS-10 |
| Crew members | Alexey Ovchinin, Nick Hague |
| Launch vehicle | Soyuz-2.1a |
| Launch site | Baikonur Cosmodrome |
| Launch date | October 11, 2018 |
| Spacecraft | Soyuz MS |
Soyuz MS-10 was a crewed spaceflight mission to the International Space Station (ISS) that was launched on October 11, 2018, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan using a Soyuz-2.1a rocket. The mission was crewed by Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos and Nick Hague of NASA, who were scheduled to join the Expedition 57 crew on the ISS. The mission was intended to last for approximately six months, with the crew conducting a variety of scientific experiments and performing maintenance tasks on the ISS, in collaboration with European Space Agency (ESA) and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts. The crew was also expected to participate in spacewalks, known as Extravehicular Activity (EVA), with support from Mission Control Center in Houston and TsUP in Moscow.
● Soyuz MS-10
The Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft was a Soyuz MS series spacecraft, which is a modified version of the Soyuz TMA-M series. The spacecraft was designed and manufactured by RKK Energia and was equipped with a variety of systems, including a Kurs docking system, a TORU manual docking system, and a SKD propulsion system. The spacecraft was also equipped with a Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle, which is a modified version of the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle. The Soyuz MS-10 mission was supported by Roscosmos, NASA, ESA, and CSA, with additional support from United Space Alliance and Boeing.
● Mission Overview
The Soyuz MS-10 mission was intended to be a routine crew rotation mission to the ISS, with the crew launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and docking with the ISS after a two-day journey. The crew was scheduled to conduct a variety of scientific experiments, including research on microgravity, space weather, and the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body, in collaboration with Johnson Space Center and European Astronaut Centre. The crew was also expected to perform maintenance tasks on the ISS, including replacing equipment and performing spacewalks, with support from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and ESA's European Space Operations Centre. The mission was planned to last for approximately six months, with the crew returning to Earth in a Soyuz MS spacecraft, landing in Kazakhstan.
● Crew
The Soyuz MS-10 crew consisted of two astronauts: Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos and Nick Hague of NASA. Alexey Ovchinin is a Russian cosmonaut who was born on March 28, 1971, in Ryazan, Russia. He graduated from the Moscow Aviation Institute and was selected as a cosmonaut candidate in 2006, training at Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. Nick Hague is an American astronaut who was born on September 24, 1975, in Bellevue, Kansas. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and was selected as an astronaut candidate in 2013, training at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Both astronauts have experience in spaceflight, with Alexey Ovchinin having flown on the Soyuz TMA-20M mission and Nick Hague having flown on the Soyuz MS-12 mission, with support from Mission Control Center in Houston.
● Launch and Abort
The Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on October 11, 2018, at 08:40 UTC. The launch vehicle used was a Soyuz-2.1a rocket, which is a modified version of the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle. However, just over two minutes into the flight, the rocket suffered a failure of one of its Block D strap-on boosters, which caused the rocket to abort the mission and separate the crew capsule from the launch vehicle. The crew capsule then performed an emergency landing in Kazakhstan, with the crew surviving the ordeal, thanks to the support of Search and Rescue teams from Roscosmos and NASA.
● Investigation and Aftermath
An investigation into the failure of the Soyuz MS-10 mission was conducted by Roscosmos and NASA, with support from ESA and CSA. The investigation found that the failure was caused by a faulty sensor that was installed on the rocket, which caused the rocket to malfunction and abort the mission. The investigation also found that the crew was not at fault and that the emergency landing was performed correctly, with support from Mission Control Center in Houston and TsUP in Moscow. The failure of the Soyuz MS-10 mission was a significant setback for the ISS program, but it did not have a major impact on the overall program, thanks to the support of United Space Alliance and Boeing.
● Spacecraft Description
The Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft was a Soyuz MS series spacecraft, which is a modified version of the Soyuz TMA-M series. The spacecraft was designed and manufactured by RKK Energia and was equipped with a variety of systems, including a Kurs docking system, a TORU manual docking system, and a SKD propulsion system. The spacecraft was also equipped with a Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle, which is a modified version of the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle. The Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft was designed to carry a crew of three astronauts to the ISS and to provide a safe and reliable means of transportation to and from the space station, with support from Roscosmos, NASA, ESA, and CSA. The spacecraft was also equipped with a life support system, a communication system, and a navigation system, which were designed to support the crew during their mission, with additional support from Johnson Space Center and European Astronaut Centre.