Soyuz MS is a series of crewed spacecraft developed by Russia for transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft is part of the Soyuz program, which has been in operation since the 1960s. Each Soyuz MS mission typically carries three crew members and is designed for a variety of missions, including resupply and crew rotation. The Soyuz MS features advanced navigation and communication systems, enhancing its reliability and safety. It is launched atop a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The spacecraft can remain in orbit for several months, allowing astronauts to conduct scientific research and perform maintenance on the ISS.