Expedition 9

Crew:
    Gennadi Padalka, Expedition Commander (Russia)
    Edward M. Fincke (USA)

Backup Crew:
    Leroy Chiao (USA)
    Salizan Sharipov (Russia)

Upload Flight: Soyuz-TMA 4

Return Flight: Soyuz-TMA 4

Dates: 19 April 2004 - 24 October 2004

Station Occupancy: 21 April 2004 - 23 October 2004

The crew attempted an EVA on 24 June 2004 to restore power to a gyroscope but had to return to the station after a few minutes due to s spacesuit malfunction. Another attempt succeeded on 30 June 2004.