Soyuz TM-27

Template:Short descriptionTemplate:Infobox spaceflight Soyuz TM-27 was a Russian spaceflight that ferried cosmonauts and supplies to the Russian space station Mir.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was the 33rd expedition to Mir. It was launched by a Soyuz-U rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome on January 29, 1998.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> The main mission was to exchange one crew member, carry out French mission PEGASE, and conduct routine science experiments.

TM-27 docked with Mir. The crew repaired the Spektr solar panel and installed a new VDU station orientation system.<ref name=":0" />

Mission accomplishments

• Docked with Mir
• Exchange part of crew
• Carried out French mission PEGASE
• Conducted routine science experiments

EVA schedule

• 03.03.1998 aborted due to faulty hatch
• 01.04.1998 (6h 40m)
• 06.04.1998 (4h 23m)
• 11.04.1998 (6h 25m)
• 17.04.1998 (6h 32m)
• 22.04.1998 (6h 21m)
• Over the course of these 5 walks, the cosmonauts repaired the Spektr solar panel and installed a new VDU station orientation system.

Mission notes

Both cosmonauts and astronaut Andy Thomas (arrived on STS-89) became the 25th resident crew. Eyharts landed on 19.02.1998 with Soyuz TM-26-spacecraft. Included astronaut from France.

References

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