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Like Throwing Astronauts Into A Flaming Barrel

4:00AM September 26, 2011 | Jack Loftus

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]

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NASA Might Have To Control The ISS By Remote Control

5:40AM August 30, 2011 | Kwame Opam

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. More »

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The Size Of The Shuttle Compared To Our Current Space Ride

10:40AM August 4, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

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]

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Soyuz Launches Look Like Alien Invasion To Russian Locals

8:00AM May 8, 2011 | Kwame Opam

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. More »

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$US150 Million Will Ensure Your Seat On A Trip Around The Moon

2:40PM April 29, 2011 | Adrian Covert

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. More »

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The Loneliest Spacecraft In The Universe

6:40PM December 14, 2010 | Adrian Covert

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. More »

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What Is This?

2:50PM August 12, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

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

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Zeroing In On The International Space Station

11:40AM February 12, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

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. More »

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Space Station Is Full: No Vacancy For Space Tourists

5:58AM November 27, 2009 | Wilson Rothman

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]

Soyuz Chair Transforms Lay-Z-Boys Into Cosmonauts

1:20AM June 30, 2009 | Mark Wilson

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. More »