Russian astronauts Alexei Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner, as well as the astronaut of NASA Donald Petit, completed the transition process from the International Space Station (ISS) to the Soyuz MS-26 before returning to Earth. The live broadcast was done by “Roscosmos”.
After breaking up with the remaining crew of the ISS and closing stores between the MS-26 alliance and the Russian Dawn Dawn module, the astronauts will start preparing before the flight: test test, set on sets and test systems on board.
The sealing from the ISS is planned for the time 00:56 moscow, brakes and starting the lineage from the trajectory – at 03:27 Moscow's time. After separating the atmosphere, the device lands with crew and goods will land at about 04:20 the time in the 147 km southeast of Zhezkazgan (Kazakhstan).
To ensure search and rescue activities, the Federal Aviation Agency involves 11 aircraft: An-26 aircraft, two An-12 and Eight Mi-8 helicopters.
On another day, Russian President Vladimir Putin said there were different ideas to complete the work of the ISS. He did not specify specific options, but note that the decision will be agreed with international partners.