Nope, for a long time the only way into space (or at least the ISS) was via a Soyuz rocket from the 60s/70s. They didn't change it.
Meanwhile, spaceX and a few other companies have been busy designing many different types of rockets.
I can't say much about Russia because I honestly don't know or understand their economic situation. They were heavily crippled by communism and the repercussions of such a system. But it's been 30 years, so who knows.
Nope, for a long time the only way into space (or at least the ISS) was via a Soyuz rocket from the 60s/70s. They didn't change it.
Meanwhile, spaceX and a few other companies have been busy designing many different types of rockets.
I can't say much about Russia because I honestly don't know or understand their economic situation. They were heavily crippled by communism and the repercussions of such a system. But it's been 30 years, so who knows.
I thought they changed some of the avionics, sensors, etc. but did not change the rocket or engines.
I thought they changed some of the avionics, sensors, etc. but did not change the rocket or engines.
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