Russian launches to space from US for first time in 20 years

SpaceX Crew5 astronauts, who are on a mission to the International Space Station (John Raoux/AP)

For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut has rocketed from the US, launching to the International Space Station alongside Nasa and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine.

Their SpaceX flight was delayed by Hurricane Ian, which ripped across the state last week.