Expedition 7 was a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) that took place from April to October 2003. It was the seventh long-duration crew mission to the ISS, featuring a crew of two astronauts: Yuri Malyshev from Russia and William McArthur from the United States. The mission focused on scientific research and technology demonstrations in microgravity. During their time aboard the ISS, the crew conducted various experiments in fields such as biology, physics, and materials science. They also performed maintenance tasks and participated in educational outreach activities, sharing their experiences with students and the public on Earth.