Tag: Space History
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From Communion to Cognac: The History of Alcohol in Space
Introduction: A surprisingly longstanding space tradition Alcohol in space is a topic that sounds like folklore, yet it sits at the intersection of culture, science, and endurance. From the first ceremonial sips of communion wine on lunar missions to the rumored secret stashes aboard space stations, the history reveals how human rituals adapt when life…
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The only humans to die in space: Inside the Soyuz 11 mission
Introduction: A historic mission with a devastating turn In June 1971, the Soviet Union achieved a milestone that had long captivated humanity: the launch of the world’s first space station, Salyut 1. Three cosmonauts—Georgi Dobrovolsky, Viktor Patsayev, and Vladislav Volkov—boarded the Soyuz 11 spacecraft to live and work aboard the station for about three weeks.…
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The Soyuz 11 Tragedy: The Only Humans to Die in Space and a Turning Point in Space Safety
Introduction: A Historic Mission Turns Tragic The Soyuz 11 mission stands as one of the most sobering chapters in the history of human spaceflight. In June 1971, three Soviet cosmonauts—Georgi Dobrovolsky, Viktor Patsayev, and Vladislav Volkov—embarked on a pioneering 23-day mission to Salyut 1, the world’s first space station. Their journey symbolized the promise of…