Topic: [Videos] Soyuz launch and landing explained (ESA)
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-13-2013 05:15 AM
European Space Agency (ESA) video release
The Soyuz launch sequence explained
What are the parts of the Soyuz rocket? What are the stages into orbit? What is the launch sequence? Watch and find out.
This video has been produced from an actual lesson delivered to the ESA astronaut class of 2009 (also known as the "Shenanigans") during their ESA Basic Training in 2009-2010.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42988 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-13-2013 05:16 AM
European Space Agency (ESA) video release
Soyuz undocking, reentry and landing explained
How does an astronaut return to Earth from the International Space Station? What does it feel like to re-enter the atmosphere? How does the Soyuz capsule function? Watch and find out.
This video has been produced from an actual lesson delivered to the ESA astronaut class of 2009 (also known as the "Shenanigans") during their ESA Basic Training. It features interviews with astronauts who have flown on the Soyuz and dramatic footage of actual landings.
David C Member
Posts: 1015 From: Lausanne Registered: Apr 2012
posted 11-13-2013 09:18 PM
Thanks for that, very interesting. Never knew about the seat shock absorbers.
Lou Chinal Member
Posts: 1306 From: Staten Island, NY Registered: Jun 2007
posted 12-30-2013 05:22 PM
Apollo also had shock absorbent seats or landing strut release locks.
COR482932 Member
Posts: 212 From: Cork, Ireland Registered: Mar 2012
posted 01-01-2014 05:47 PM
As regards the Soyuz launch, I was just wondering if anyone could tell me where the first stage and strap-on boosters of the Soyuz land after being jettisoned, and are they recovered?