The source told about the plans of the first US launch since 2011 with the crew on the ISS

It is noted that in 2011, the Space Shuttle American reusable manned transport system was decommissioned.

After that, the crews on the ISS deliver only the Russian Soyuz spacecraft.

As it is specified, new manned ships were developed in the USA: Dragon-2 (Crew Dragon).

In March, a test flight of the Dragon-2 spacecraft on the ISS was conducted in unmanned mode.

“The American side informed the Russian side that the launch of the spacecraft Dragon-2 to the ISS in a manned mode is planned for July 25. Docking station is scheduled in a day. A separation from the ISS and return to Earth is expected on August 5, ”the source said.

Earlier, the source reported that the launch of the American unmanned Starliner to the ISS is scheduled for late April.