The manned mission is scheduled to launch on April 8

The manned mission is expected to launch on April 8

The first training sessions for cosmonauts and astronauts in spacesuits began ahead of the April 8 launch

The manned spacecraft launch is scheduled for April 8

Roscosmos specialists are conducting important tests of solar panels and checking the ship's systems

Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko confirmed that all crew members without exception pass the exams

The main crew of the 73rd long-term expedition will include two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut

The spacecraft was installed in a special chamber to test its airtightness

The international crew with the call sign "Favor" will go to the ISS in the spring of 2025