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Soyuz-TM 32
(Soyuz Taxi 2)
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Soyuz-TM 32 was the replacement for Soyuz-TM 31. The Soyuz is used as a lifeboat for the ISS. Because of fuel degradation, the Soyuz needs to be replaced every six months. The upload crew returned in Soyuz-TM 31 after a short stay aboard the ISS.
American businessman and former NASA engineer Dennis Tito paid Russia about (US)$20 million for the trip, making him the first space tourist. He stayed aboard the space station from April 30 to May 5, 2001.