Soyuz MS-28 Capsule Returns Crew from ISS to Kazakhstan

• July 26, 2026

The Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft successfully completed its mission by bringing the crew of the 74th long-duration expedition back to Earth. The capsule touched down near the city of Jezkazgan in Kazakhstan, marking the end of their stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

The landing site, located in the vast Kazakh steppe, is a traditional and strategic location for returning Soyuz missions. State space corporation Roscosmos confirmed the safe landing of the crew through its official Telegram channel.

Completion of the 74th ISS Expedition

The Soyuz MS-28 descent module delivered two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut from the ISS to the ground. This returning team had been aboard the orbital station as part of the ongoing international partnership to operate and conduct scientific research in low Earth orbit.

The spacecraft’s journey back to Earth is a critical phase in crewed spaceflight operations, ensuring that the astronauts return safely after months of scientific work and station maintenance. Soyuz spacecraft have been a reliable vehicle for human transportation to and from the ISS since the station’s early years.

While specific mission details, including the duration of the crew’s stay and mission objectives, were not disclosed, the safe return underscores the continued cooperation between international space agencies. Roscosmos’ role in providing reliable crew transport and landing services remains a key component of ISS operations.

This successful landing contributes to the continuous cycle of crew rotations that keep the ISS staffed and operational, allowing for uninterrupted research on the world’s only permanently inhabited orbital laboratory.

The Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft safely returned two Russian astronauts and an American from the ISS, landing near Jezkazgan, Kazakhstan.