Soyuz undocking, reentry and landing explained

How does an astronaut return to Earth from the International Space Station? What does it feel like to re-enter the atmosphere? How does the Soyuz capsule function? Watch and find out. This video is based on an actual lesson delivered to the ESA astronaut class of 2009 (also known as the #Shenanigans09) during their ESA Basic Training. It features interviews with astronauts who have flown on the Soyuz and dramatic footage of actual landings.
Produced by the ESA Human Spaceflight and Operations (HSO) Astronaut Training Division, Cologne, Germany, in collaboration with the HSO Strategic Planning and Outreach Office, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, with special support from Roskosmos.
Narration Voice: Bernard Oattes
Technical Experts: Stephane Ghiste, Dmitriy Churkin (HSO-UT)
Content Design: Stephane Ghiste, Dmitriy Churkin, Raffaele Castellano, Matthew Day (HSO-UT)
Animation & Video Editing: Raffaele Castellano (HSO-UT), HSO-K
Project Coordination: Matthew Day, Stephane Ghiste, Dmitriy Churkin (HSO-UT)
Special thanks to:
Martin Schweiger (Orbiter software: orbit/medphys.ucl.ac.uk/)
Nikita Vtyurin, Andrew Thielmann (Orbiter Soyuz model)
Lionel Ferra (HSO-UT)
Oleg Polovnikov (HSO-UT)
Frank De Winne (HSO-A)
Paolo Nespoli (HSO-A)
Antonio Rodenas Bosque (HSO-UT)
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ROSCOSMOS
S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia
Aerospace Search and Rescue Service of the Russian Federation
Parachute footage: Cambridge University Spaceflight
Surfer footage: copyright Red Bull Media House
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[@ripapa6355]

I love it that when you're an astronaut you replace the word "terrifying" with "Interesting".

[@jayapaudel5248]

C'mon

[@kerbygator]

Tornadoes, alligators,rattlesnakes earthquakes,terrorists,......all interesting.

[@rosalestomlesther1772]

They aren't astronaut😎😁🤣 they are cosmonaut.

[@bobbytables464]

ESA has astronauts.

[@chazz256]

Exactly 😂😂😂

[@llama6633]

This is just proof that when everyone gets along, we can achieve something incredible. Stop the war and spread the love. At the end of the day, we are all human beings.

[@ValMephora]

That's one of the awsome Things about the cosmos. There bo no borders and there is no place for hate. We are united up there

[@Gh0zT-777]

The fact this doesnt have any likes explains humanity greatly lol. We have borders because there are very evil people who want to hurt others.

[@jjuanmarin]

amen brother

[@ooofilm]

Nicely said!

[@tonythomas6847]

@@Gh0zT-777 so true. Actually there is no borders anywhere in the nature. It's all us making it.

[@svens.5139]

The smell of grass and soil after such a long trip must be incredible.

[@Shahblahgoo]

@@MissRoux the wind blowing on you and the sound of wildlife would be just as wonderful

[@onhiswavediscoveringthaila6862]

and by grass, you mean marihuana, right?

[@---------c5741]

@@onhiswavediscoveringthaila6862 your high

[@tomkenheights9193]

Just on that, feels good.

[@barryb4407]

But on one occasion, the smell induced sickness to a crew because they landed in a field full of cow shit.

[@clairecarson313]

I've always dreamt of becoming an astronaut, but I don't have the means to do so. Watching this warms my heart because even through the screen, the way their journey was documented, I felt included. And that satisfied me. I will always have an outmost respect to astronauts.

[@janellehoney-badger6525]

Maybe not, but you can still enjoy your sense of adventure, even in the small things. You absolutely must have the experience to view a planet through a telescope, even a small one or view the Moon through binoculars. I wish every person could have that opportunity, it really opens your mind.

[@clairecarson313]

@@janellehoney-badger6525 Definitely! I hope I can do that soon.

[@Ryan-tv1cl]

Respect to whoever calculates all the re-entry stuff. I can hardly guide my car through the KFC drive thru without making a mistake.

[@ujjwlmishr]

Haha lol

[@EmeraldRubyTea]

😂😂😂

[@AmritDhillon]

😂

[@scalion44y22]

a lot more room for error during re-entry than running the gauntlet at KFC, dont under-estimate yourself brother

[@Ricky-gc9cn]

hahahaha

[@tonyvice6661616]

17:04 that's it. That's the single moment that captures so much of our good side of humanity. Putting aside differences and achieving the impossible. Sharing the feeling of a common origin and home. All these people should be commemorated. Brilliant and tear jerking

[@Rocky-jv9yy]

i believe people who share the same vision and passion to some things do not bother themselve with politics and all this stuff, basically two chemist from Russia and USA have more in common than with a random civilian, let alone astronauts, it's completely different world and they have different goals

[@HumanSagaVault]

i actually teared up seeing them out of that capsule, just imagine how they longed to breathe fresh air again after such a long time. to be able to see the green meadows and the blue skies. what an extraordinary job they have, they must be very2 proud of themselves for having such job that is only given for a very few people. God Bless them

[@organicgardener1112]

Its bogus

[@AmericaVoice]

And seeing other human beings that you have not trained with or been around! I teared up too! Sadly this coordination between Russia and other countries have been severed by Russia due to sanctions of the war with the invasion of Ukraine! Thankfully the US, has developed its own space vehicle! I feel for space folks very badly! Russia was a great partner in Space.

[@sarahkaranja5849]

l don't know so much about this things called capsules but I have seen so interesting when the three capsules were separating and when landing on earth

[@seantaggart7382]

@@AmericaVoice indeed However In space there is no countries Only humans

[@JaimeRodriguez-wf1vr]

@@AmericaVoice we will get back to that special relationship once puti is gone wich wil be soon i don't see him living much longer 2 years tops . He's destroying Russia and the good people of Russia are suffering now with his Parkinson's delusions. His cancer is whst will take his life though.

[@sevenseas4everyone]

Humans have come a long way. Thanks to all those who've contributed to the progress in some way or the other.

[@jueeceinahoven7213]

My god, the design process for all this technology must have been MIND BLOWINGLY hard. its a headache to get anything to work in KSP let alone in real life. Highest respect to everyone in this field.

[@jporrasm]

lo triste cada imbécil que con costos camina criticando si es mejor lo de USA o RUSIA solo son diferentes pero ambos países han hecho grandes logros y la gente por justificar estúpidas ideas políticas tratan de menospreciar la tecnología de uno u otro solo movidos por su gran ignorancia

[@rizkman]

Use Mech Jeb, very simple

[@napillnik]

Rizky Ikwan it strips you of the fun of the game, since it removes most of the challenges.

[@KayoMichiels]

Dragonborn Operative Keep in mind that the Soyuz spacecraft has been flying since the mid 60's

[@solar99991]

Dragonborn Operative This is reliable design, 100% quality. You will be very strongly surprised with a design of the "new" american ships Orion. A lot of things in the concept of Orion are borrowed from the concept of the Union (Soyuz).

[@voosten1123]

hearing an Italian astronaut describe the descent rockets as "badaboom" was oddly satisfying

[@walterF205]

Do I suppose that you say this because they have a way to make sense very realistic, direct and descriptive?

[@kansasjayhawk8386]

I think he's a Russian cosmonaut if im not mistaking. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@Skeaznewayoflol]

@@kansasjayhawk8386 He is italian, Paolo Nespoli.

[@migram4190]

Badabing badaboom!!/

[@Kelnx]

Haha, I laughed when I heard him say it.

[@souravchawla7520]

I feel sick imagining how crowded these heroes are, can’t image how they feel in case of emergency. You are legends.

[@Engineer9736]

It’s what someone chooses for before even lifting off from Earth i suppose; They are putting their lives on the table. But when the moment really comes near it may become a bit more real instead of just theory indeed 😅 Legends indeed.

[@gauravdhande3954]

Are you related to Kalpana Chawla?

[@alexchristakis4539]

This footage uncovers the ultra-complex mechanics, electronics, chemistry, mathematics, rocket science and a lot of other disciplines that are required for one deceptively simple re-entry. I can only bow in respect to the minds, knowledge, experience, camaraderie, patience, determination and devotion required by those extra-ordinary people that design, man and carry out such "impossible" missions.

[@maxthibodeau3627]

are you a astronaut simp? im joking

[@saadabdi8196]

And the knower of All things, Allah, The Almighty

[@maxthibodeau3627]

@@saadabdi8196 negative, Allah may be the knower of human things, the Omnissah is the god of knowledge, and the god of machines.

[@saadabdi8196]

@@maxthibodeau3627 There is only one God, Allah the one and only.

[@maxthibodeau3627]

@@saadabdi8196 say what you will human but at least my god (the omnissah) isn't involved in terrorism.

[@BruceYammosk]

"You could bounce off the atmosphere and into space." "That would not be successful retry."

[@ElveeKaye]

But it would look badass AF! Atmosphere bouncing should be an Olympic sport.

[@otacool2591]

that is so scary

[@pamelabacker2420]

@@ElveeKaye If you're not planning on returning to Earth, then yes. What fun to go planet hopping, like in Star Wars or Star Trek! Lol!😂🌎🚀

[@kipdon]

But Im thinkin' you meant.... it wouldnt be a successful "re-entry" (ya?)

[@Sp00kq]

@@pamelabacker2420 well, they would be able to get back, it would just take longer. And a little riskier as they would use more fuel which could run out. However it seems the capsules do pack extra fuel for this

[@fanman2077]

Finally a well documented video of the space exploration.

[@tune4you112]

I can't help but feel like clapping at the end of this video for the Astronauts from whichever country they are from for their extraordinary journey, skills and accomplishments as well as humanity as a whole for all the work and cooperation necessary for this to happen. If only we, as separate countries on the planet could mesh together like these people. What more could the human race accomplish?

[@hugeans]

Mad respect!I like the way these guys explain their experience!

[@cdluggage]

"The soft landing isn't really soft" at 18:20 lmao haha his take was priceless, thats awsome.

[@KaiZhao-nv5px]

You now what in space flight soft landing arent so soft in aviation soft landing are realy soft like butter

[@dwaynesuede365]

Clyde Barker “We found a way to get the crew safely into orbit boss, but how do we get them to land safely back on Earth?” “That sounds like a dumb question kid! We’ll cram everybody into a tiny space bullet capsule, open a lil sky diver parachute, and raise the seats about a 2 meters before we let them smash into the ground! Duh”

[@SilentxKillerx5]

@@dwaynesuede365 they have rocket boosters on the bottom that almost nearly dead stops it before it lands..

[@Nine.ix.9]

@Jack Casey You must be extremely perfect in everything that an unintentional spelling error is an issue to you that requires you to call him a dummy... Sheesh...

[@foxt9151]

@BLACKVIEW USA LOL that technology has been around since ww2. ever heard of something called RADAR? The thing litterly every single aircraft comes equipt with? Fireworks?????? these rockets cost milions of dollars to engineer. You litterly know nothing at all. Go back delivering mail or cooking a burger, not that thats a "lesser" job but dont insult hundreds of thousands of engineers, scientists and technicians with your illiteracy

[@DoomFinger511]

"I started to see the window next me melting as I was tumbling inside a 3000 degree Celsius plasma ball. It felt really interesting."

[@chuckritola]

"This is fine. I'm okay with the events that are unfolding, currently..."

[@MAXBLACKOPS92]

Scared af

[@peterdirceu9397]

What about his pants!! Interesting!!kkkk

[@kacangkacang7741]

🤣🤣😘

[@defencebangladesh4068]

First reply only 2 weeks ago... wow

[@paulathomson3534]

Well I am a hairdresser watching this..I always wanted to go to space as a kid..my father was a pilot and he let me fly and land a small plane..with his assistance..maybe that's the coolest thing I ever did close to this experience...I just want to be amongst all those stars..and look back on planet earth..HUGE RESPECT for all your intelligence and training✌🏽🌍🚀🪂

[@doyoungisabunny32]

You can actually experience 0g in an airplane you know. But you know, space is an entirely different thing

[@Tiffany-bd1eb]

You still can! For an easy payment of $450,000 per ticket, Virgin Galactic can take you into space for just a couple of hours.

[@briansauer7086]

I am a big Spacex fanboy, but I have much respect for what Russia has accomplished . The Soyuz has the best safety record of any spacecraft and I would feel totally safe if I ever got the chance to fly in one.

[@sassythesasquatch101]

only 4 fatalities and 2 escape uses since 1967

[@maxthibodeau3627]

you should see the safety record for any ship i make in KSP, if you can even call it a safety record. i don't test my rockets before hand.

[@kie9683]

*Soviet Union

[@nenadmitrovic3469]

@Aleksandr Poutanen when it's something bad than it'a Russia, when it's positive then it's Soviet Union

[@nenadmitrovic3469]

@Aleksandr Poutanen @Aleksandr Poutanen i didnt say or didnt want to say that you said it. But when it's something bad that Stalin did, than it's russians, even if he wasnt russian. But when it's space program or anything good, than it's soviet union, media narative. Btw they didnt really keep up with others, others had to use russia for satelite launch or for travel to iss. They work on new space station it will go up in 2025 i think? Not sure, but something like that. New rockets for travel, it's work in progress. To be honest soyuz is so good that they didnt need something else, just improving it was good enough. If aint broken... why did they cut time for flight to iss, I belive it was done just so they show to others that they can do it, because space x needed way much time than soyuz standard, they did it to show that they can do even faster. Since of the colaps of soviet union it was hard for them to pay for anything, they are getting back to their feet. But still while being on their knees they were only able to sent people to space.

[@10--50]

I'm 25 and it's amazing to think my parents were alive when no man had ever been to space. I was born on the same year the internet was invented. I grew up with rolodex's and polaroids. Now, my watch has more computing power than Apollo 11, I can take and send HD video's, watch movies, FaceTime with people across the world all with the phone that fits in my pocket. I can learn almost anything I want without going to a library. etc. etc. etc. Even looking back 10 years, our lives seemed primitive. I was born and grew up in the most significant technological pivot point in human history. I can only imagine what the kids growing up now will see and know when they become elders.

[@btrueeth]

The kids are becoming dumb.

[@hakinadedeji]

@@btrueeth humanity in form of younger ones are becoming more like robots. They are only as good as they are programmed. Unfortunately robots and computers are getting smarter and more independent. I wonder what will happen to humanity down the line?

[@hardToSignUpHere]

Surely you mean world wide web?

[@shaggydawg5419]

... if they survive tik tok challenges like tide pods challenge.

[@teramasz]

@@hakinadedeji IMHO what will happen to humanity depends on the balance of the good and evil, how much of the common sense will remain amongst the people. And it is all up to us! We can invent robots that will turn bad or good but that is a second factor. First we have to learn how to be good to eachother. Correct me if I am wrong but since the information speed boosted incredibly we can interact with the whole World without leaving our homes. What I have noticed? The Good and common sense are like a rare golden nuggets in a slimy mood of stupidity, selfishness, arrogance and greed... but lets be positive, I am often wrong ;)

[@aparnaapz333]

I don't why..the last scene put tears of joy in my eyes...

[@bbeGrizzly]

yep i agree.

[@rogerrabbit2902]

dont cry bro

[@DSspeaking]

Same here..

[@vedant9587]

Not a single one

[@grxengine]

My wonderful handsome super-smart son is working at Blue Origin this Summer & I have been watching space videos on you tube non-stop. I feel so very proud of him and the planet’s space programs in general.

[@jefflester4131]

Chris Hadfield has to be the most popular Astronaut of his generation. Glad to see him in this video. Well earned 👏!

[@michaelsaint7325]

And must have one hell of a chiropractor

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

"Window was burning, I found it interesting"

[@c1bav]

Lol he he was thinking the same thing

[@rayraybewinning8152]

Dead 😂😂

[@MrBigShotFancyPants]

Not real emotional. That guy. I would go on that ride but i wouldn't run it.

[@AshTheMohican]

I love the space program because we're actually working together with other nations as brothers and sisters rather than as adversaries. Europeans, Russians, Asians and Americans all working together for mankind.

[@jgr_lilli_]

That's why I love the ISS and the probably perfectly effective routines ruling there - without fuzzing about nation, religion or anything.

[@TheOwenMajor]

+I Am The Law I love how in your list you included two actual countries, a continent, and then a race of people.

[@AshTheMohican]

Owen Major Yeah, I did that cause if I had to name every nationality my post would be a lot longer. But if you wanna split hairs..

[@kevinrdunnphs]

Well we actually accomplished things a lot faster when it was a competition, a man on the moon in the 1960's, and we've been stagnant for decades, the next few years are promising though

[@gracekeepsittogether4322]

+Kevin Dunn when did we ACTually go to moon?

[@juvaizclt]

The man in middle with note book reminds me the day before semester exam.

[@bhaktimd9299]

Relatable bruh 🤣🤣

[@amp-le4699]

Bruhhh lmao

[@lorgnetteify]

He was fidgeting hahah

[@rockerboy980998]

Glad spaceboys/girls are able to make it back home, may every return home be safe .

[@victorsantana162]

Balls of steel these cosmonauts have. So many things that can go wrong before entering the atmosphere, then a burning capsule and finally a crazy hard landing. They surely love what they do.

[@jumsaesiaw6890]

Victor Santana. I love watching the landing and they need people to carry them out ( I know why ) but I’m just fascinated by them, strangely...I hate science but I love these stuff 🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰

[@real_ink404designco6]

where is the landing footage

[@srbrant5391]

You mean osmium.

[@fidziek]

they surely belong to a military, and simply follow their orders...

[@OutRunHNS]

@@fidziek LOL! You gotta WANT it, in the first place.

[@Ziad_El-Namas]

It's really a tremendously hard and complicated process the engineers have to design! Great respect

[@illarionjabine6690]

Yes, 55 years old Soviet technology, to be precise.

[@aslimrankhan]

I love it how ESA actually reads savage and funny comments and liked them ❤️😂

[@karanbirsingh4596]

And Why u don't get?

[@user-lf8wl3fk5r]

Journey filled of risks from the second of its beginnings to the final landing ...I really very likes the moment when the astronomests meet each others in the space. The space told us we are all brothers.

[@nisarakbar4556]

Oh my God.. How beautiful science is. I am really amazed to see the actual implications of science. Anyone watching in May 2019.?

[@gaminggoat6747]

Yup i am

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Nisar Akbar May 3rd

[@SisterofBattle]

Privet from Russia!

[@sarahhawkins5395]

Yes May 10th 6:15 pm,,,Sarah saying hello from Orlando Fl,,💁✌️✌️✌️✌️❤️ Wish everyone Love

[@adrianmilchev6252]

May 11th

[@taylerkzz2818]

"The soft landing is not really soft"...bless him

[@xxn0cturn3xx]

soft landing engineers and designers: "am i a joke to you?"

[@soyedgar1831]

Astronauts said it’s the worst thing, the soft landing 😂

[@thechampion9525]

For me ot looks like a car crashing against a wall at 300 mph and still calling a soft landing thats crazy

[@kurtmora7434]

"You can actually skip off the atmosphere and launch further into space." That's the stuff nightmares are made of. That's a hard nope from me, chief.

[@Engineer9736]

@@thechampion9525 It’s 5km/h he said afaik. Similar to riding your bicycle at low speed against a brick wall. Which is rough. 300mph is nonsense of course... Colliding at that speed you wouldn’t recognize the parts of the humans anymore.

[@elrondhubbard7059]

17:01 That handshake was perfect. 'We made it back alive!'

[@curiosity19]

Much respect for science! To the women and men who made these all possible and to the Astronauts who dared to explore our universe... thank you ❤

[@nigelmartin2254]

The Soyuz capsule seems to me to be very reliable. It is marvelous that we can watch it on You Tube and be educated!

[@niklas8279]

that's called soviet science

[@nigelmartin2254]

@@niklas8279 I am glad the Americans and Russians can work together so effectively in space. Yuri Gagarin visited Manchester after his historic flight in space. There is a metal plate at Manchester Airport commemerating his visit!

[@foxt9151]

@TheRenaissanceman65 the Soyuz is realy a reliable peace of engineering, I hope crew dragon will be just as reliable. Damn I am gonna miss the Soyuz but a more reusable system is going to be a HUGE step towards more affordable space travel

[@themainproblem]

What great engineering! I sure hope those astronauts and cosmonauts appreciate how lucky they are to have experience that. I am so envious of them all. Greetings from Arizona.

[@SelfDisembowelment]

+Thema inproblem That was a really random thing to say.

[@ObfuscatingUsername]

+Raz Celections why was it random? Out of 6-7 billion people, ~100 can enjoy that privilege, all funded through compulsory taxation of their fellow citizens. So yes, they should feel lucky to have the experience.

[@uncleruckus1160]

ObfuscatingUsername that's cause they train to do this, only luck is getting chosen out of a couple of thousand studying to do the same job.

[@kf8575]

Nothing to do with "luck" or privilege. Every single person that has been or is currently at the ISS, has earnt the right to go there for a particular reason. Whether that be scientific, engineering based, or whatever other reason. It's not a privilege at all. Make a worthwhile contribution and there is nothing stopping you going too👍

[@air03031989]

ISS is indeed humankind's greatest creatìon so far.. the complex of creating this structure is mindblowing

[@Ninja-wx2sf]

Hats off to everyone doing such complicated calculations and stuff ! All are gr8 ! The Astronauts are soo brave !

[@MrFang333333]

I love how Nespoli describes what everything feels like. Its very descriptive and easy to relate to. Great vid. Send me to ISS next. I'll be real good. I promise.

[@jackyboi8832]

I like when KZbin recommends these types of videos instead of just Fortnite and other gaming videos

[@grumpy-dad3701]

Meh I went outside once. Graphics wasn't very good

[@anshelahmad3433]

Fortnite sucks switch to valorant.

[@dc5050]

@@anshelahmad3433 valorant sucks switch to doom

[@anshelahmad3433]

@@dc5050 I mean play whatever game u want but fyi fortnite is ass and is dead.

[@alphonsotrip6579]

They don't want you to learn and elevate your mind...

[@philipkimwele8356]

Undoubtedly one of the best explained procedures..Big up to the narrators.

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

Thanks a ton for watching, Philip!

[@sulab]

That smile at 19:10 when they hit the ground 😭😭

[@jeabo0adhd]

Gotta respect the Soyuz. Its been working and working and working.

[@ZeusDilu]

It's not the same capsule every time

[@brandonjohnson9876]

Zeus Dilu I'm sure everyone knows that. The point he's making is that the design has been used for such a long time, more than 5 decades, safely bringing cosmonauts and astronauts to and from Earth.

[@alexanderbeggins3098]

It means "Unity"

[@XXRolando2008]

Soyuz Nerushimy Respublik sbodonykh!

[@watonemillion]

yea, except all the tech was probably stolen

[@barmherzigsein6836]

The Soyuz Team engineering and physics knowledge (and forethought in time), as well as the amazing precision and beauty of the assembly workers + manufacturers of each part that makes up Soyuz is absolutely awesome! This presentation is a fabulous way to spread understanding and peace amongst people here on Earth. My gratitude to the Soyuz Team and the cosmonauts of every participating nation. Salome!

[@user-jn5pl3xf4r]

❤❤❤

[@mosehjnr]

These guys deserves the highest respect a human being can recieve on Earth!

[@echoo200]

Soyuz Flight Systems might be more of an "Old Style" through lots of dedicated hardware buttons and small Lcd Panels. They came to be one of the reliable spacecrafts ever built. I am a fan of modernization which made a a fan of SpaceX but I do admire how well these people are trained to handle such technologies from their time and the people who built it made it that possible to be reliable for many many years.. Soar high as always Soyuz. Till we meet in the future.

[@marietta9288]

Been watching random videos about astronauts on 0g but when I saw them hit the Earth again at the end of this video, loses bunch of energy and carried by men, it tore me and lil teary eyed. I'm so proud of the astronauts around the world! This is truly the most hardest yet unforgettable job in the whole entire world!! :)

[@EndOfSmallSanctuary97]

Technically off the whole entire world too

[@flowingpixels]

I had the same reaction, like feeling proud of the whole human race. After this journey of 3 videos...

[@markyouneva7840]

Imagine if gravity varied like the weather. "Ok folks, the gravity forecast for this wednesday is extremely weak. Be sure to tie down grandma and her lawn chair before she floats away to siberia, again"

[@scptime1188]

Well, since the earth is rotating, parts near the equator have less gravity due to centrifugal force. But yeah that would be funny 😂

[@keshav_amit]

Lmaooooo

[@JTK11]

😂😂😂

[@Digalog]

Lollll

[@kishorsdailyvlog1450]

Imma gonna take a screenshot of this comment and post it somewhere

[@kudzem]

Thanks to years of playing KSP I understood everything in this video perfectly lol

[@ringodaisy7]

Gosh, this is so fascinating, so amazing. When you learn about the preparations, calculations, building, testing and hard work all of these people put into launching these astronauts/cosmonauts into space and safely bringing them back, man, it blows my mind every time.

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@metam.devad.neimte9212]

اثنين تبكي بلاغ٠

[@tarnwilliamson6002]

I can truly say that this is one of the most incredible videos I have ever watched, the technology is mind-blowing.

[@hmcredfed1836]

You just learnd how to use KZbin then i guess :P

[@thaonguyen-fv5gd]

@DAILY OBSERVER hi, do you mention about new landing technic, today

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

This video is the third in a sequence - Part 1 explains the launch sequence The Soyuz launch sequence explained. Part 2 will be produced later and covers rendezvous and docking.

[@user-dq9vx2rf1o]

У вас внешний контур МКС занулён / заземлён?

[@IanTester]

Ah, I wondered why I couldn't find part 2!

[@oscarelo222]

Please, let listen the whole sound inside the capsule....

[@emersonsmith0085]

so soyus doesnt burn during reeentry like the space shuttle?

[@morton690330]

Soyuz spacecraft docks at the Earth or zenith side port of ISS such as Poisk or Rassevt , ISS must rotate 90 degrees?

[@yangan_2805]

Just watching this gives me so much inspiration & peace in mind♡ Respect to all the individuals who made this happen.

[@lezlezman1843]

10:36 "Every few milliseconds the spacecraft was shaking with this BANG BANG BANG BANG! That felt really interesting, actually." - translation: I started shitting my pants at that point.

[@Engineer9736]

Kinda respectless to put those words in his mouth tho

[@EhhPick]

I can’t imagine how heavy and exhausted they must feel

[@Ninja-wx2sf]

Seriously

[@windrimondo]

Wow...one of the greatest short documentary I've ever watched. Awesome experience and genius scientists. You can tell the gravity is really working on them.

[@abhimanyu.m.bsmadness1639]

That's amazing that rotation speed of the descent module can act as a rudder to help in changing direction. This video is giving me inspiration to have a ride in Soyuz. But it's nice to play music on descent which keeps the cosmonauts away from scary sounds... ❤️

[@everthcruz1667]

Fascinating work by all the scientific personnel involved in these kinds of projects

[@2073sham]

Watching this gives me sense of pride, achievements and joy. It's extraordinary! Science is simply superb.

[@SWalker71]

And Engineering

[@bowzist]

Andrew Breaker really man? smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@deebadubbie]

@Andrew Breaker Fool - begone to some other youtube video with your fairy-tales.

[@deebadubbie]

@Andrew Breaker Which God?

[@meyes1098]

@Andrew Breaker So Cthulhu?

[@Mr.M1STER]

That is so fascinating. Welcome back to earth, I can only imagine what it must feel like to hear those words after spending months in space.

[@mansuetopalang2451]

Science is unbelievable. These are brilliant Astronauts and Cosmonauts. Thank you for your sacrificed and courage.

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

Thank you kindly

[@LindoMtsweni]

I'm so interested in taking part in this .... I respect the engineers, the astronauts and everyone involved in accomplishment of the mission.. Keep up the good work

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

#Soyuz undocking, reentry and landing explained - How does an astronaut return to Earth from the International Space Station? What does it feel like to re-enter the atmosphere? How does the Soyuz capsule function? Watch and find out. This video is based on an actual lesson delivered to the ESA astronaut class of 2009 during their ESA Basic Training.

[@inazfatina2598]

So if we dot follow the procedurs ... is the soyuz will landing right ? Why it should be on kazakhaztan ^^ he he

[@beenschmokin]

what went by the window at burn????

[@kirishima638]

I love the soyuz, it's so retro with that little periscope. Like something from a 1950s science fiction comic.

[@jgr_lilli_]

And the yellowed, cyrillic buttons and levers makes it perfect. ^^

[@vallenlarsen5519]

+Kiyoshi Kirishima You love the Soyuz because it fits into your trinket collection? That's such a selfish reason to love something. Love it because it's been to space and back. Don't love it because of a fashionistic idealism.

[@kirishima638]

Vallen Larsen ...

[@LeonelEBD]

+Kiyoshi Kirishima i share your feeling, for example, with the cockpit of the MD80, check this vid about it ! watch?v=7R0CViDUBFs

[@Rusikindusik]

Cosmic Bioschock IRL.

[@gorkhalinepali5745]

Very inspirational yet challenging events ! Salute to those who show the way and make this task possible!!

[@gman2013]

How these calculations are made to make all of this happen are wayyyyy beyond me or anyone I have ever met! Amazing!

[@riturajborah6709]

Love the way explained evrything.....hardly to find any video like this ❤

[@billhelf5666]

Absolutely incredible, amazing, breathtaking! Thank you for sharing!

[@jumsaesiaw6890]

Rituraj Borah. Exactly, and the language is very easy to understand 💖💖💖💖💖🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰

[@johngoodrich1282]

hardly???

[@droneshotsantoine1805]

@@johngoodrich1282 Yes my son

[@veronicagorosito187]

All that engineering and calculus and ''all in check'' previsional protocols, made me very proud of Russia even I'm from Argentina. Nothing is out of consideration, taken with insane amounts of detail & accuracy. The astronauts celebrating the landing with hands made me tear...how I wish all humanity could unite this way.

[@vimalneha]

It brought tears to my eyes, how hard is it to make it happen. People going and coming back safe, it is mind-blowing. My first desire as a child was to join NASA.

[@Katherine_inthehouse]

When I started watching space , astronauts etc . yt never stop recommended and Im really happy about it hahaha video like this is amazing to watch

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

We are happy KZbin is bringing you here, Mikasa!

[@Vaughan..]

Amazing 3 part series. The technology required for the Soyuz is next level.

[@livethefuture2492]

surprisingly its nearly 50 years old!

[@grovermatic]

15:12 Chris Hadfield: "Wheee!"

[@mrizkyayyasyrahmatullah3956]

He enjoying beautiful scenery but not for us : )

[@deesewell7677]

These astronauts have so much they go through. The claustrophobic conditions, relying on so much technology to get them home safe, the hellish landing. Space has always fascinated me and because of these dedicated people we learn more each day. Total respect to all the astronauts and the genius minds that make it all achievable.

[@anuradhagamakumara241]

The best explanatory video I have watched related to the reentry procedure. Thanks for the perfect work of yours!! ❤️❤️

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

Glad it was helpful!

[@asadulhuq]

Excellent. I couldn't move my eyes away for a single moment! Still I have many questions.

[@jastark22181]

Who are the 2k people that gave this a thumbs down?? This is some of the best technology of mankind hard at work... Who wouldn't think this is cool?!?!

[@user-po6hn9id1t]

Sim Salabim no, flaterthers

[@lennarthedlund9783]

Religous people who rely on the Bible in their reality check.

[@atomicatom4187]

Note: Bibles and "reality check" cannot possibly be used in the same sentence in any way, shape, or form, as this implies religion actually incorporates such things.

[@DavidAnderson-fr8ii]

You will always have some one. They should be showing Respect for the people who go though this.

[@OutRunHNS]

@@atomicatom4187 THEIR reality check.

[@eriant22]

I cannot stop thinking the amount of people throughout the history of mankind who contributed for this achievement. Paraphrasing I. Newton “We are all standing on the shoulders of giants”

[@usteupidu1950]

Amazing brief, amazing engineering echievement, amazing crew land and the space, for short everything is amazing about all space operations.

[@iamcarbonandotherbits.8039]

Never realised how complex the landing was. Great video guys thanks.

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

Thanks for watching!

[@AleksSchtirlitz]

Очень интересное видео! Столько много всего узнал, это действительно очень сложный процесс! К этому нужно готовиться и быть в полной физической форме и морально подготовленным, что наверное самое важное! Молодцы ребята астронавты!

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

Thanks for watching, Aleks!

[@johnny_pilot]

Yes... very interesting!

[@raspberry765]

It is absolutely mental that we as humankind managed to think of this and succeed at this.

[@simonpd38]

Absolutely amazing what we humans can achieve when we put our minds for it and together. God bless you all…

[@georgetheofanous6792]

An amazingly produced program. Even a dolt like myself was able to better grasp the procedure for reentry in the Soyuz craft. Thank you for sharing.

[@thethirdman225]

Soyuz...Respect.

[@somayiakhawaja7471]

Much respect and applaude for all the astronauts for having the ability to understand and comprehend and persue such a complicated job. Indeed blessed are they. And ofcourse all the space team who ve been working day n night putting in all their potential in calculations. Truly a progreesive field!

[@stephenclay6852]

Brilliant video. Total respect for the astronauts.

[@manojsbangera48]

Just Awesome Job these Astronauts are doing Hats off.. No words to Describe.. Memorised..

[@byt5533]

Came here after watching Nasa/SpaceX mission to see how they could return back to earth. That video make you feel the relatively smallness of humankind compared with the universe: We are just a bunch of organism living on earth who are a group trying to go their higher altitude orbit and try to come back.

[@brandonm30]

@MaMa DeW me

[@Cars-N-Jets]

bYt I came here after bob and Doug splashed down in the Gulf

[@donniebaker5984]

we used to fly air planes into space and then fly them back to land on ordinary air ports with landing gear of big rubber tires ...it was called THE SPACE SHUTTLE

[@shirleyruberg8477]

@@donniebaker5984 :”

[@timeb4ndit]

Thank you for posting these videos with Souyz and the ISS. They have been really interesting and informative.

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

Glad you like them!

[@ao2528]

So informative and interesting, I had that question in my mind for many decades about the Russian capsule landing procedure, this video answered the mystery of landing for me on solid ground because it's so difficult and more dangerous than floating on ocean water.

[@SDRob01]

The Soyuz is the 1995 Toyota Corolla of space. Not as glamorous as the space shuttle or new SLS. But it gets the job done and has cheap insurance.

[@paulbernier9253]

Rob Johnson o

[@randomalpaca]

Um, okay?

[@ugandanwarrior5657]

The space shuttle is a risky killing machine. Dont compare it with Soyuz.

[@CajunA79]

I get it! Lol!

[@CajunA79]

I ride sport bikes too...think we would love the rush taking off in space shuttles?!

[@ThreeKhalilVideo]

wow thank you watching this again i get chills when they are going back to earth with the music

[@thetruthoutside8423]

It is beyond magical. Very inspirational and a lots of lots of respect.

[@Raverpyro]

Its just so amazing that this is possible. So many calculations.

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks amazing video. A very technical challenge but robustly enacted. I am reminded of the KISS acronym, "Keep it simple stupid". The Soyuz appears to be a very robust solution, I am not sure rocket science can ever be simple, but they have a proven workable re-entry system, well tested, so stay with what works. Thanks again for the well presented information.

[@CajunA79]

Brilliant engineering! BRAVO!

[@jellymaycabillo]

2021 and I’m still watching this so interesting . So proud of smart people like astronauts .

[@dianapuskina3448]

If they really smart why they flying in those things? Looks like even my job is not that bad

[@MostPowerfulPMofIndia]

Thank you ESA this is going into my classroom material. Atleast somebody made a video covering all major points

[@EuropeanSpaceAgency]

Thank you for watching, Archana! We are happy this is useful for your classes 😄