Soyuz-TM Spacecraft
The Soyuz-TM serves as both a ferry for Russian crews coming to and from
the station as well as a "lifeboat" for any emergency escapes. Launched
on a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur, each Soyuz can carry 2-3 people. The Soyuz
spacecraft docked at the station also serve as a shelter when the main
computer system on the station breaks down, depriving the station of power
and life support. The spacecraft's thrusters can be used to maintain attiude
control of the station in those circumstances.
Key Stats:
| Length: |
7 m (23.1 ft.) |
| Mass: |
7,100 kg (15,600 lbs.) |
| Max. Diameter |
2.7 m (8.9 ft.) |
| Volume: |
10 m^3 (360 cu. ft.) |