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Soyuz MS-02 (Soyuz Space Programme) The Soyuz MS-02 mission refers to a crewed flight to the International Space Station (ISS) that was launched by the Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos. This mission is part of the Soyuz Space Programme, which has been in operation since 1967 and has become one of the most reliable human spaceflight launch vehicles globally. Launched on November 18, 2016, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Soyuz MS-02 carried three astronauts: American Peggy Whitson (ISS Commander), Russian Oleg Novitskiy, and European Space Agency's Thomas Pesquet. They joined the Expedition 48/49 crew aboard the ISS. The primary objective of the Soyuz MS-02 mission was to transport the crew to the ISS for a long-duration stay and to ensure safe return to Earth. The spacecraft is designed to accommodate three astronauts, with a reentry and landing system that can safely bring them back to Earth from low Earth orbit. The Soyuz MS (Modernized) series of spacecraft incorporates several upgrades compared to its predecessors, including an improved propulsion system, better avionics, and enhanced life support systems. These improvements aim to increase reliability, efficiency, and safety for astronauts embarking on missions to the ISS. To date, numerous Soyuz spacecraft have been launched as part of the Soyuz Space Programme, making it an essential component in human spaceflight activities, particularly for manned trips to the ISS.