Soyuz 7K-TM was the spacecraft used in the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975, which saw the first and only docking of a Soyuz spacecraft with an Apollo command and service module.

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 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 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 …

Jan 26, 2021 · Soyuz is a type of spacecraft that Russia — and previously, the Soviet Union — has used to launch cosmonauts and astronauts into space for decades.

Jan 12, 2026 · The Soyuz spacecraft, a cornerstone of Russian space exploration, is a versatile and reliable vehicle designed for crewed missions, cargo transport, and scientific research. Developed …

Soyuz (Russian: Союз, lit. 'union', as in Soviet Union, GRAU index: 11A511) is a family of Soviet and later Russian expendable, medium-lift launch vehicles initially developed by the OKB-1 design …

Aug 7, 2016 · The superiority of this approach is clear to see: the Soyuz will remains in use at least 70 years later, while the Apollo was quickly abandoned. After studying a range of designs, the Chinese …