Soyuz TMA-3

Russian space mission

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The Soyuz TMA-3 was a Russian space mission that launched on October 18, 2003, and returned on April 30, 2004. It was part of the International Space Station (ISS) program, carrying Expedition 8 crew members Aleksandr Kaleri and Michael Foale, along with Pedro Duque. The ISS itself is a collaborative project between the United States, Russia, Canada, Japan, and European Space Agency members, with continuous human occupation since November 2, 2000. Soyuz spacecraft have historically served as transport and "lifeboats" for the ISS.123

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Pedro Duque
…as flight engineer on Soyuz TMA-3 during the Cervantes mission to the ISS. During this 10-day mission (October 18 to 28), Duque visited the ISS during a crew changeover, launching with Expedition 8 and returning with Expedition 7.
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…as flight engineer on Soyuz TMA-3 during the Cervantes mission to the ISS. During this 10-day mission (October 18 to 28), Duque visited the ISS during a crew changeover, launching with Expedition 8 and returning with Expedition 7.
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