Expedition 44 was a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) that took place from 2014 to 2015. It involved a crew of six astronauts and cosmonauts who conducted various scientific experiments and technology demonstrations in microgravity. The mission aimed to advance research in fields such as biology, physics, and materials science. During Expedition 44, the crew also performed maintenance tasks on the ISS and participated in educational outreach activities. The mission was part of a series of expeditions that contribute to long-term human presence in space and support future exploration missions beyond low Earth orbit.