The Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station on Nov. 27, 2025, carrying three crew members and marking a historic moment with all eight ISS docking ports occupied for the first time in its 25-year history, despite damage to Baikonur's launch pad.
A Russian Soyuz launch at Baikonur Cosmodrome resulted in significant damage to the only certified crewed launch pad, though the crew safely reached the ISS. NASA acknowledged the incident, which may delay future missions and impact Russia's plans for ISS operations amid strained US-Russia relations. Repair timelines are uncertain, and the incident raises questions about Russia's commitment to the ISS beyond 2024.
Russia's only crewed launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome was heavily damaged in a botched Soyuz launch, but the crew safely reached the ISS. NASA acknowledged the incident and is monitoring the situation, which may impact future missions and Russia's plans to support the ISS beyond 2024 amid strained US-Russia relations.