The Russian Soyuz is a series of spacecraft designed for human spaceflight and cargo missions. Developed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s, it has been used for various purposes, including transporting astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The Soyuz spacecraft consists of three main modules: the orbital module, the descent module, and the service module. Soyuz has a long history of reliability, making it one of the most frequently used spacecraft in the world. It can carry up to three astronauts and has been instrumental in maintaining human presence in space. The spacecraft continues to play a vital role in international space exploration efforts.