Soyuz Crew Blasts Off for Trip to Space Station

Three new crew members from Russia, the US, and Italy have been delivered to the International Space Station. They docked safely and joined the existing crew. Samantha Cristoforetti and Terry Virts are set for a six-month mission aboard the ISS.

How many new crew members were delivered to the International Space Station?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which countries are the new crew members from?

• Russia, US, and Italy

• Russia, US, and Germany

• Russia, Italy, and Canada

• US, Italy, and France

What happened after the new crew members docked at the International Space Station?

• They returned to Earth

• They started a spacewalk

• They joined three other members already on board

• They conducted a press conference

Who are the astronauts embarking on a six-month voyage?

• Samantha Cristoforetti and Terry Virts

• Samantha Cristoforetti and Mark Kelly

• Terry Virts and Chris Hadfield

• Mark Kelly and Chris Hadfield

How long is the voyage that Samantha Cristoforetti and Terry Virts are undertaking?

• Six months

• Nine months

• Three months

• Twelve months