Soyuz ride into space

On 28 May 2014, ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman under the command of Russian cosmonaut Maxim Suraev rocketed into space in a Soyuz spacecraft. This was their voyage.

For Alexander and Reid it was the first time they saw Earth from space.

Strapped atop 274 tonnes of rocket propellants delivering 26 million horsepower, it took only six hours to reach their destination, International Space Station.

Alexander worked as a geophysicist and volcanologist before he was selected as an ESA astronaut in 2009. His Blue Dot mission included an extensive scientific programme of experiments in physical science, biology, and human physiology as well as radiation research and technology demonstrations. All experiments make use of the out-of-this-world laboratory to improve life on Earth or prepare for further human exploration of our Solar System.

[bethisway]

Love his humor haha "I'm glad to see that the world is round, being a geophysicist, that would be a bummer if not." Hahaha

[Lucifer-rtbc]

So heartwarming to see Russia, USA and Germany doing something together

[sulaymansecka]

The sound of the soyuz rocket is so beautiful 🤩

[butterballin]

This is wholesome right here. It’s not governments fighting each other, it’s citizens of each country coming together to benefit all of mankind. Seeing Americans, Germans, and Russians working together is awesome.

[imnotaweeb]

0:42 I feel bad for the cosmonaut in the middle

[oOJustinGoldOo]

finally footage without these boring radio transmissions or commentary! It's so much more realistic for me to hear those loud AC noises and rumbling of engine cut offs etc. 😌 I could easily watch 6 h UNCUT from liftoff till docking...

[frag_stone]

It will be great to see a full flight from start to docking on the iss

[evdokmv]

Blogging while flying on the spaceship to ISS, how cool is that?
Please publish more of this "behind the scenes"!

[PabloPaster]

Do these guys really get paid to have this much fun? I've never seen so many high-fives and thumbs up.

[burcuozgur]

I just love how the commander has a stick to operate the space craft. Reminds me of a conductor. :)

[bluenotesessions]

Our politicians could really learn something from these badasses.

[coreynewcomb]

When they did their handshake at the end of the launch sequence, I just got the feeling that they were so happy to make it alive... releasing their tension over the danger of the launch. Nice to see them share this emotion!

[marlascott]

Looks like such a smooth ride once you guys reach orbit! How incredible.

[QJ]

This is the coolest video I've ever seen. Would love to see one where we actually see/hear the RCS thrusters firing from the inside. Would be great to see a full re-entry too!

[leninbugout]

A Russian, a German and an American in one capsule. That's what this is all about!

[TheJoksmar]

Just woah. This videos from inside Soyuz are breathtaking, they are special in a way I cant describe. Thanks @ESA for it!

[Aflyernyc]

I want more raw videos like this of handheld shots of random moments throughout the mission.

[almiranara]

my most favorite trios! so glad to see Alex will go back to the station, can't wait to see more of his next mission!

[wildwildItaly]

They are so brave, and I love how they smile and joke around, would love to see their landing video? ♥️

[mastas]

I love to see different nations united <3 WHY CAN'T IT ALWAYS BE LIKE THIS? :(