These are photos from the return of Soyuz TMA-11 from the International Space Station in April of last year. Due to a malfunction it entered the atmosphere at a much steeper angle than normal and landed 475km off target. It was unusual in that it was the first non-solo spaceflight with a majority female crew. Of course the head of the Russian Space Agency blamed this for the problems and pledged t More..
Added: Sep 28 2009 In: news_politics
Recorded on: Sep 28 2009By: smellvir
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Whoa! Not cool!
Every pun intended.
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "jsczerby" (R)
Yeah, **** that!
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "swdgr" (R)
Women drivers, theyll get you everytime. lol
I think they slammed into the ground pretty hard too. Not a good sign if they want to use these to replace the space shuttle.
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "Roach1983" (R)
420 Km?
What were they on?
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "rpm2004" (R)
Looks like they just made it before the pod was compromised. That must have been one shitty ride!
The Soyuz is a great system thou...
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "WhopperJR" (R)
Most chicks can't drive. Have you ever observed a mom in a Van or SUV on the Cell phone with 600 kids in the vehicle(s)? Then you want them to pilot a TMA =11. What a joke.
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "Rambo33" (R)
What were they on?
that tomtom-o-vitch sat nav for you,
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "bilbobagginsoncrack" (R)
**** that
It's only 10% of the ship.
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "Oh, dear!" (R)
I think they slammed into the ground pretty hard too. Not a good sign if they want to use these to replace the space shuttle.
After Challenger and Columbia were gone together with all their crew-members I wouldn't say Soyuz is worse than the shuttles are.
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "Oh, dear!" (R)
Da we get you up but you take your chances getting back. Is good yes, try vodka it keep you warm now.
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "zindo" (R)
there was a sale on shoes ending soon and they couldnt be bothered with the whole re-entry protocol.
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "Awsomatic" (R)
I've always heard that women lack the Spatial awareness of men this just proves it!
Posted Sep-28-2009 by "graz"