[2][3] It transported three members of the Expedition 49 crew to orbit and docked with the International Space Station.

[7] During its descent, the capsule was partially depressurized when the main parachute deployed.

During the final stage of its descent, Soyuz MS-02 suffered a partial depressurization[8] about eight kilometers above the ground.

The depressurization did not put the crew in danger as they were at a relatively safe height within the atmosphere when it occurred.

Russian officials believe that the way the parachute was packed caused the buckle to strike the capsule.