What kind of contraption are the Russians flying around in outer space?

Question

Is it a shuttle like ours? Where can I find more info?

Answer 1

A Soyuz spacecraft first flow in 1967, retro or what?

Answer 2

First launched on April 20, 1967, the Soyuz family has been the workhorse of the Soviet space program ever since. The launcher, derived from the original Sputnik launcher used in the late 1950s, has achieved a 97% success rate, and it has yet to cause any fatalities during launch.

Landing sequences, however, are slightly different. After a troubled flight, controllers ordered Soyuz 1 back early, only to have it crash when the parachutes failed. The crew of Soyuz 11 was killed when a atmosphere equalization valve opened early and depressurized the cabin.

After each setback, though, the Russians redesigned the craft and the procedures used aboard it, and since June 1971, no fatalities have been reported during a mission performed by a Soyuz spacecraft.

As for design, the basic Soyuz design consists of three modules: the orbital module, which contains living quarters and mission equipment; the reentry module, which contains just enough supplies for reentry; and the equipment module, which contains the main engine, power, and life support systems.

Side note: The Soviet Union did make one flight of a shuttle-like craft called "Buran", but any further flights were cancelled after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Answer 3

The Russians did build a space shuttle, called Buran, which flew only once. It looked like a copy of ours. I think they gave it up for two reasons: 1) it is too expensive 2) there are serious safety concerns with a spacecraft parked on the side of a rocket rather than on top. NASA has finally realized this as well.

Answer 4

The Russians use a Soyuz space craft. It it launched form a single large scale rocket, similar to the older type Nasa moon rockets.

If you want some information, history and pictures go to the website I have added below.

Hope this helps.

Answer 5

it's called "Soyuz"!! It's a spacecraft with 3 modules (a orbital module, a re-entry module & a service module!!). It lookes like the chinese Shenzhou spacecraft. Only the re-entry module will return to Earth! Want morre info?? Go & search for "Soyuz"!!!