Soyuz spacecraft are composed of three primary sections (from top to bottom, when standing on the launch pad): Orbital module: A spheroid compartment providing living space for the crew. Descent …

Although they were conceived by the Soviet Union at the start of the sixties, the Soyuz spacecraft are still used today, but with important modifications. They have transported Russian crews to the Soviet …

Feb 11, 2026 · Soyuz, any of several versions of Soviet /Russian crewed spacecraft launched since 1967 and the longest-serving crewed-spacecraft design in use.

Conceived in 1960, the Soyuz spacecraft became the second-generation Soviet vehicle capable of carrying humans into space. Unlike its predecessor -- a one-seat Vostok -- the Soyuz would be able …

Jun 10, 2025 · A history of the Soyuz rocket, from its inception and design to modern day use, including some of its biggest achievements.

The Soyuz program is one of the most enduring and successful human spaceflight programs in history. Developed by the Soviet Union and continued by Russia, Soyuz has played a pivotal role in crewed …

2 days ago · This Soyuz rocket launched from Site 31 at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Nov. 27, 2025, sending three astronauts toward the International Space Station. The blastoff left behind a …

2 days ago · Russia’s space agency Roscosmos announced that repairs have been completed at a damaged launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, a critical site for Moscow’s space …

Aug 7, 2016 · On May 7, 1963 Korolev signed the final draft project for Soyuz. The baseline consisted of a circumlunar Soyuz A (7K) manned spacecraft. This would be boosted around the moon by the …

Oct 9, 2024 · Soyuz (Russian: Союз, IPA: [sɐˈjus], lit. 'Union') is a series of spacecraft which has been in service since the 1960s, having made more than 140 flights. It was designed for the Soviet space …