International Space Station
Expedition 53
Vehicle: Soyuz / Space Shuttle | Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome / Kennedy Space Center
Mission Overview
ISS Expedition 53 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.
Multimedia Gallery
Official NASA historical record photography for Expedition 53.