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Like Throwing Astronauts Into A Flaming Barrel

Astronaut Ron Goran may sound like he’s being creative when he describes what returning from the ISS feels like for today’s space-faring souls, but really, no he isn’t. [Fragile Oasis via Boing Boing, Image]

August 30, 2011
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NASA Might Have To Control The ISS By Remote Control

Space.com reports that, with last week’s resupply failure putting NASA behind schedule, Russia needs to get its Soyuz craft back up to speed. If they don’t, the ISS will be an empty vessel after the last of the current crew leaves in November.

August 4, 2011
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The Size Of The Shuttle Compared To Our Current Space Ride

On the left: the most complex and amazing spacecraft ever built by mankind. It took our astronauts to space for 30 years. On the right: a tin can. It’ll take our astronauts to space for… whatever. I’m depressed. [Chromatic House]

May 8, 2011
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Soyuz Launches Look Like Alien Invasion To Russian Locals

What’s that eerie light shining in the night sky over this city? That is the Soyuz carrier rocket launching from the Plesetsk cosmodrome near the city of Ekaterinburg, the largest city in Russia’s Ural Mountains.

April 29, 2011
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$US150 Million Will Ensure Your Seat On A Trip Around The Moon

Wanna get away (in 3-5 years)? Why not book a reservation aboard the not-so-spacious Soyuz spacecraft, where you, a Russian cosmonaut and some eccentric, anonymous billionaire can spend an intimate week in the stars, floating past the moon.

December 14, 2010
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The Loneliest Spacecraft In The Universe

When NASA discontinues the Discovery program in 2011, the 43-year-old, Russian-made Soyuz spacecraft will be the last physical link between Earth and the International Space Station. So, let’s get acquainted with what’s about to be the most important, active spacecraft.

August 12, 2010
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What Is This?

I will give you two tips: There are two, and one is for the ladies.

February 12, 2010
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Zeroing In On The International Space Station

The Russian Space Agency has released this speeded up video of a Soyuz spacecraft approaching and docking in the International Space Station. It’s like Battlestar Galactica, but without phasers. Or Cylons. Or Vipers. Or Starbuck. Actually, it’s nothing like BSG.

November 27, 2009
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Space Station Is Full: No Vacancy For Space Tourists

It’s maybe ironic to hear, during the busiest travel week of the year, that nobody will be heading to space. At least no rich-ass civilians, now that the International Space Station permanent crew has doubled to six astro/cosmonauts. [AP/USNews]

June 30, 2009

Soyuz Chair Transforms Lay-Z-Boys Into Cosmonauts

Sitting in the typical recliner has become the weeknight sex of the furniture world—a comfortable task for your body while your mind focuses on TV. The Soyuz Chair hopes to break the mundanity with vintage Soviet space craft design.

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