Soyuz Descent Module

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:air_traffic_control onboard computer system
gptkbp:aircraft_operated varies by mission
over 150 crewed flights
gptkbp:capacity 3 crew members
gptkbp:communication_system gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:control_surfaces reaction control thrusters
gptkbp:control_system automatic and manual
gptkbp:cooling_system thermal insulation
ablative material
gptkbp:crew gptkb:launch_escape_system
extensive training required
multiple safety systems in place
experienced astronauts preferred
returns crew from ISS
gptkbp:current_use International Space Station missions
gptkbp:design approximately 6 months
gptkbp:design_features conical shape
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:S._P._Korolev_Rocket_and_Space_Corporation_Energia
gptkbp:dimensions 2.2 meters in diameter
gptkbp:emergency_services controlled descent
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Soyuz_1
gptkbp:historical_significance first crewed spacecraft to return safely from space
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Soyuz Descent Module
gptkbp:landing_distance gptkb:parachute
at 10,000 feet
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1967
multiple launches per year
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:missions
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Soyuz_spacecraft
gptkbp:life_support_system environmental control system
gptkbp:mass approximately 2,500 kg
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over the years
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:navigation_system
gptkbp:operational_since gptkb:1967
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operational_use ground control and onboard crew
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Soviet_space_program
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Soyuz_spacecraft
gptkbp:payload_capacity limited to crew and small cargo
gptkbp:post_landing subject to inspection and refurbishment
gptkbp:recovery_method land or water
parachute and soft landing
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:Mi-8_helicopter
gptkbp:safety_record high safety record
gptkbp:seating_capacity crew ejection seat
gptkbp:service gptkb:Soyuz_spacecraft
gptkbp:specification detailed engineering documents available.
gptkbp:speed up to 7.9 km/s
approximately 6 degrees
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Soyuz_MS_series
gptkbp:team search and rescue team
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Russian_space_program
gptkbp:used_for crew return
gptkbp:user_countries used by multiple countries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soyuz_TMA-12_M
gptkb:Soyuz_TMA-16_M
gptkb:Soyuz_TMA-6
gptkb:Soyuz_MS-29
gptkb:Soyuz_MS-72
gptkb:Soyuz_MS-76
gptkb:Soyuz_MS-78
gptkb:Soyuz_TMA-11_M
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5