Soyuz MS-28 undocked from the International Space Station on August 26, 2026, ending a mission that included three spacewalks in which cosmonauts installed upgraded solar array panels and communications antennae. The spacewalks, conducted between August 20 and August 22, replaced aging components on the station’s power system and improved signal reception capabilities. The International Space Station, launched in 1998, regularly undergoes maintenance to sustain its operations and support scientific research. NASA noted that the new hardware is expected to increase the station’s energy output and ensure more reliable communications for future expeditions. The upgrades are part of routine maintenance and do not alter the station’s planned deorbit timeline.