🚀 The International Space Station just got three new residents! Russia's Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft successfully docked with the ISS on Monday, delivering a historic crew: Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitsky, NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, and Belarusian astronaut Marina Vasilevskaya, who became her country's first woman in space. \"This is a milestone for Belarus,\" cheered space enthusiasts online.
🛰️ The mission wasn't without drama. The launch from Kazakhstan's Baikonur Cosmodrome was delayed by two days after a last-minute glitch with a chemical power source. But once cleared, the Soyuz aced its orbital rendezvous, docking flawlessly at 6:02 p.m. local time.
👩🚀 Vasilevskaya’s journey marks a giant leap for Belarusian representation in space exploration. Meanwhile, Novitsky and Vasilevskaya are set to return to Earth on April 6 alongside current ISS crew member Loral O’Hara. Talk about a star-studded landing party! 🌠
💡 Fun fact: This mission highlights seamless US-Russia space collaboration despite geopolitical tensions. Science truly knows no borders!
