Space Rocket History #335 – Impacts of Soyuz 11 on Future Soyuz, Salyut-1 & Apollo

Posted on March 25, 2020 by spac9750

It was decided that henceforth, cosmonauts would wear pressure suits for launch and the return to Earth. Also, a system was installed to automatically pump air into the descent module in the event of decompression. Additionally, the ventilation valves were modified so a premature opening would cause them to re-close automatically. Of course these changes meant the spacecraft could only accommodate two cosmonauts.

Simplified Depiction of Ventilation Valve 2

Mar 11

Space Rocket History #334 – Soyuz 11 – Death in Space

Posted on March 11, 2020 by spac9750

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The recovery team quickly opened the hatch and were shocked to find the men motionless, as if asleep or unconscious.

Feb 26

Space Rocket History #333 – Soyuz 11 – Downfall & N1 Update

Posted on February 26, 2020 by spac9750

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Volkov transmitted to Flight Control: “The hatch is not hermetically sealed! … What can we do? … What can we do?”

Feb 12

Space Rocket History #332 – Soyuz 11/Salyut 1 – The Fire & SRH 7th Year Celebration

Posted on February 12, 2020 by spac9750

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Just before the start of another communication session, Volkov noticed a smell of smoke from somewhere at the rear of the station. As soon as communication with the ground was established, he reported: “Aboard the station is ‘the curtain’!”