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. …

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 …

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.

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 …

Mar 18, 2010 · As the Apollo capsule backed away, it blocked the sun from the Soyuz vehicle, creating the first human-made eclipse and enabling the cosmonauts to photograph the sun’s …

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 …