MAIN CHARACTERISTICS BASIC MODIFICATIONS TEST RESULTS . ... SOYUZ TMA MANNED TRANSPORT SPACECRAFT . The modified Soyuz TMA manned transport spacecraft has been developed on the basis of a Soyuz TM spacecraft in accordance with intergovernmental agreements between Russia and the USA and is an integral part of the Orbital Station Complex. The main purpose of the manned transport spacecraft is to provide rescue of the main crew of the station and delivery of special visiting crews. ... MAIN | ...