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Two Soyuz, actually. They need two because the ISS now has a six person crew and one Soyuz has only space for three people. Also, I had no idea until just now
by ben1040 15y ago
Two Soyuz, actually. They need two because the ISS now has a six person crew and one Soyuz has only space for three people.
Also, I had no idea until just now that each seat is for a specific person, because the Soyuz seat is custom-fitted for its user to protect them against the forces involved.
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/astronauts/journals_anderson_ch6.html http://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/astronauts/journals_ande...