Space Station's Expedition 34 Mission in Photos

Kevin Ford and Ukelele Aboard the ISS

NASA

On the International Space Station, Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford plays a ukulele on Dec. 23, 2012. On Christmas, the crew members gathered to make music of the season.

Soyuz Spacecraft Approaches ISS

NASA

Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft carrying Exp. 34 crew members approached the International Space Station on Dec. 21, 2012.

Expedition 34 Launch Rocket

NASA

The Soyuz TMA-07M rocket carrying three spacewalkers to the International Space Station launched early Wednesday (Dec. 19) morning.

Expedition 34 Crew

NASA

Expedition 34 Flight Engineer Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency (left), Soyuz Commander Roman Romanenko (center) and NASA Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn (right) are scheduled to launch Dec. 19 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on the Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft.

Expedition 34 Soyuz Rocket Erected

NASA/Carla Cioffi

The Soyuz rocket is erected after being rolled out to the launch pad by train on Monday, December 17, 2012, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Expedition 34 Soyuz Rollout in Sunrise

NASA/Carla Cioffi

The Soyuz rocket is erected into position after being rolled out to the launch pad by train on Monday, December 17, 2012, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Approaching the Space Station

NASA

This is one of a series of photos taken by the Expedition 34 crew members aboard the International Space Station during the March 3 approach, capture and docking of the SpaceX Dragon. Image released March 3, 2013.

Space Station Approach

NASA

This is one of a series of photos taken by the Expedition 34 crew members aboard the International Space Station during the March 3 approach, capture and docking of the SpaceX Dragon.

Approach, Capture and Docking of the SpaceX Dragon

NASA

The capsule will begin its scheduled three-week-long stay at the orbiting space station. Image released March 3, 2013.

SpaceX Dragon and Space Station

NASA

SpaceX's Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station on Sunday (March 3).

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