May 28, 2009

Michael Braukus 
Headquarters, Washington 
202-358-1979 
michael.j.braukus@nasa.gov 


Kelly Humphries 
Johnson Space Center, Houston 
281-483-5111 
kelly.o.humphries@nasa.gov  

CONTRACT RELEASE: C09-024

NASA EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH RUSSIAN FEDERAL SPACE AGENCY


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has signed a $306 million modification to the current International 
Space Station contract with the Russian Federal Space Agency for crew 
transportation and related services in 2012 and 2013. 

The firm-fixed price modification covers comprehensive Soyuz support, 
including all necessary training and preparation for launch, crew 
rescue, and landing of a long-duration mission for six individual 
station crew members. 

Space station crew members will launch on four Soyuz vehicles: two in 
spring 2012 and two in fall 2012. Their landings are scheduled for 
fall 2012 and spring 2013, respectively. The contract modification 
also provides for crew post-flight rehabilitation, medical exams and 
services. 

Under the contract modification, the Soyuz flights will carry limited 
cargo to and from the station, and dispose of trash. The cargo 
allowed per person is approximately 110 pounds launched to the 
station, approximately 37 pounds returned to Earth, and trash 
disposal of approximately 66 pounds. 

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