The Soyuz Program is a series of space missions developed by the Soviet Union and later by Russia. It began in the 1960s and has been instrumental in human spaceflight, allowing astronauts to travel to and from space. The program includes the Soyuz spacecraft, which is designed to carry crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) and other destinations in low Earth orbit. Over the years, the Soyuz has become one of the most reliable spacecraft in history, with thousands of successful missions. It has played a crucial role in international space cooperation, transporting astronauts from various countries, including those from the European Space Agency and NASA.