Soyuz TM-28 was a crewed spacecraft launched on September 20, 1998, as part of the Soyuz program. It was designed to transport astronauts to and from the Mir space station, which was a key platform for international space research during its operational years. The mission lasted approximately 10 days, during which the crew conducted various scientific experiments. The crew of Soyuz TM-28 included Russian cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin, along with French astronaut Jean-Pierre Haigneré. This mission marked an important collaboration between Russia and France in space exploration, showcasing the potential for international partnerships in scientific endeavors beyond Earth.