Soyuz MS-20 with Japanese tourists docked to the Russian segment of the ISS

This was reported by "Roskosmos".

“There is a touch, there is a coupling!

The # SoyuzMS20 manned spacecraft has successfully docked to the Russian segment of the International Space Station, having completed four orbits around the Earth!

国際 宇宙 ス テ ー シ ョ ン に よ う こ そ (Welcome to the International Space Station -

), Alexander, Yusaku and Yozo! "

- noted in the state corporation.

Closing of the docking mechanism hooks was confirmed at 16:46 Moscow time.

After the end of the control of the tightness of the compartments of the ship, the crew will receive permission to move from the descent vehicle to the utility compartment of the ship in order to take off the spacesuits and put them on drying, said in Roskosmos.

Earlier it was reported that the Russian "Soyuz" with Japanese space tourists launched from Baikonur.