In a symbolic move marking the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, a Soyuz spacecraft successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying a NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS). This launch highlights the continued collaboration in space exploration between the United States and Russia, despite strained diplomatic relations. The Soyuz spacecraft serves as a crucial lifeline for transporting crew members to and from the ISS. The crew members aboard the Soyuz will engage in approximately 50 scientific studies during their mission, with plans to return to Earth in December. This mission underscores the importance of international cooperation in advancing space research and exploration.