|
|
|
|
Author
|
Topic: Soyuz Could Rescue Crew if reqd - Russia
|
spaceuk
Member Posts: 2113
From: Staffs, UK
Registered: Aug 2002
|
posted 08-01-2005 11:25 AM
  
MISSION CONTROL (Korolyov), July 28 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's Energia Space Corporation is ready to loan three Soyuz spacecraft to bring Discovery and ISS crews back to Earth in January-February 2006, if necessary."We believe in the success of the space shuttle mission," head of Energia Nikolai Sevastyanov told RIA Novosti. "However, if our American colleagues need help in the future, we are ready to offer assistance in the transportation of cargo and crews on board our Soyuz spacecraft. Nevertheless, it is up to the U.S. to decide whether it needs help. Technically, this task is feasible." Three Soyuz spacecraft could be used to bring nine crewmembers back to Earth in January-February 2006, although it will be hardly necessary, he said Phill
spaceuk
| |
Contact Us | The Source for Space History & Artifacts
Copyright 2020 collectSPACE.com All rights reserved.
Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47a
|
|
|
 advertisement
|
