Korean Astronaut Program Mission
The Korean Astronaut Program flew biotechnologist Yi So-yeon, South Korea's first space traveller, to the International Space Station. She launched aboard Soyuz TMA-12 with the Expedition 17 crew, conducted 18 scientific experiments and education activities in microgravity, and returned with the Expedition 16 crew aboard Soyuz TMA-11 after its off-target ballistic descent.
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- Korean Astronaut Programme MissionYi So-yeon SpaceflightKorea's First Astronaut MissionSoyuz TMA-12 Visiting Mission
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- Korean Astronaut Program Mission
- Status
- completed
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- Description
- The Korean Astronaut Program flew biotechnologist Yi So-yeon, South Korea's first space traveller, to the International Space Station. She launched aboard Soyuz TMA-12 with the Expedition 17 crew, conducted 18 scientific experiments and education activities in microgravity, and returned with the Expedition 16 crew aboard Soyuz TMA-11 after its off-target ballistic descent.
- End Date
- 2008-04-19
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- Outcome
- Completed. Yi So-yeon became South Korea's first space traveller, conducted 18 scientific experiments aboard the ISS, and returned safely on Soyuz TMA-11 after a ballistic reentry.
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- Start Date
- 2008-04-08
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- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 08:16:04 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 08:53:56 UTC
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