Russia's Soyuz Spacecraft Marks 50 Years Since First Flight
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - 08:31
in Astronomy & Space
It launched under a different name and was not disclosed for two decades, but Russia's first Soyuz spacecraft lifted off 50 years ago Monday (Nov. 28). The Soyuz first took flight as the "Kosmos 133," a less-than-successful uncrewed mission.