International Space Station

Expedition 15

Name: Expedition 15
Start: 2004-04-16
End: 2004-04-16
Location: Baikonur Cosmodrome / Kennedy Space Center

Vehicle: Soyuz / Space Shuttle | Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome / Kennedy Space Center

Mission Overview

ISS Expedition 15 represented an ongoing segment of continuous human habitation in low Earth orbit. The crew conducted microgravity research, maintained the station systems, and hosted visiting commercial supply spacecraft. This expedition contributed to our understanding of long-duration space habitation, preparing humanity for future deep-space voyages.

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Expedition 15 launch operations photography

Official NASA historical record photography for Expedition 15.

Launch Telemetry

Launch Date	2004-04-16
Landing Date	2004-04-16
Duration	180 days
Launch Vehicle	Soyuz / Space Shuttle
Launch Site	Baikonur Cosmodrome / Kennedy Space Center
Spacecraft Mass	420,000 kg (Station mass)
Orbit Type	Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Mission Status	Success

Historical Program

This mission is cataloged under the International Space Station exploration campaign.

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