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Soyuz A SA

Spacecraft · Russia

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Russian manned spacecraft module. Study 1962. Original Soyuz design, allowing crew of three without spacesuits. Reentry capsule.

Analogue sequencer and computers operate spacecraft. Off-line periscopes, no covers on portholes, standard touchdown rockets, original parachute system, and low-rate telemetry system.

Crew Size: 3. Habitable Volume: 4.00 m3. RCS Coarse No x Thrust: 6 X 98 N. RCS Propellants: 40 kg (88 lb).

Country
Russia
Spacecraft
Soyuz A