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Soyuz TMA-1
The first flight of the modernized Soyuz-TMA.
Mission Overview
The "A" stands for Anthropometric, as the capsule was redesigned to allow taller and heavier crew members (like American astronauts) to fit comfortably.
Learning from History
"This mission carried the first Belgian astronaut, Frank De Winne, to the International Space Station."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Country | Russia |
| Type | Crewed / Test |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Soyuz-FG |