Despite these early tragedies, Soyuz has earned a reputation as one of the safest and most cost-effective human spaceflight vehicles, a legacy built upon its unparalleled operational history. …

Dec 21, 2025 · Soyuz, any of several versions of Soviet /Russian crewed spacecraft launched since 1967 and the longest-serving crewed-spacecraft design in use.

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 …

Dec 9, 2025 · Two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut are safely back on Earth after spending eight months aboard the International Space Station.

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 27, 2018 · The Soyuz is a Russian spacecraft. The Soyuz carries people and supplies to and from the space station. The Soyuz can also bring people back to Earth.

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

May 24, 2023 · The Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft launched without any people on-board, and will serve as a lifeboat and ride home for a three-man space station crew later this year.

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 …

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 …