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Did You Know?

• There is a maximum height to fly on the Soyuz Capsule. You must be under six feet tall to fit safely.

• A passenger (or space tourist) sometimes flies in the third seat of the Soyuz. However, that person is required to complete primary Soyuz training, which takes nearly a year.

• Docking and undocking manœuvres are usually automatic, but the crew is trained to perform them manually.

• Seat-liner contours are custom-moulded for each crewmember. They provide maximum comfort during ascent and descent phases while reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorbers underneath each seat help soften the impact of landing.