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On October 11, 2018, two astronauts piled into a Russian Soyuz spacecraft for what should have been a routine trip to the International Space Station. Just minutes after takeoff, a problem with the Soyuz rocket, also known as Soyuz, triggered an emergency landing in which both crew members survived in good conditions.
Space.com covers the incident and its implications for exploring the human space since take-off. Read our full cover below.
Friday, October 12
Here's what the failed launch of the Soyuz rocket looked like to an astronaut in space
European astronaut Alexander Gerst has captured incredible photographs of the failed launch from his destination.
The failure of the Russian rocket reminds us that spaceflight is still dangerous
While both astronauts escaped the missed launch unscathed, this has not always been the case.
Soyuz investigators prepare for recall separation and promise of October 20
A few hours after the incident, Roscosmos had already opened an investigation into what was wrong.
Security group fears Soyuz's failure will exacerbate safety problems for commercial crews
The United States still does not have its own human launcher.
NASA astronaut Nick Hague thanks rescuers and supporters after stopping Soyuz rocket launch
In his first public statement since the unsuccessful launch, the NASA astronaut on board thanked the quick reaction to the emergency situation.
Thursday 11th of October
Here's what the failure of today's Soyuz launch means for astronauts at the space station
Without new crew members to welcome, astronauts aboard the space station have changed their schedule for the day.
In photos: Sudden landing of a crew of the space station after the failure of the launch of Soyuz
A photo gallery brings together incredible images of the failed launch and its consequences.
Empty space station? NASA is preparing for the worst (but hopes the best) after the abandonment of Soyuz
With a new crew temporarily unable to reach the International Space Station, the orbiting laboratory may be empty.
The launch of a Russian Soyuz rocket failed, but its canceled security system saved lives
The family of rockets has been in use for half a century and its exhaust system has also been perfected over the years.
The astronaut and the cosmonaut in "good health" after the failure of the launch of their rocket Soyuz
Here is what two crewmembers would have experienced during the ballistic landing emergency landing.
A NASA administrator promises an investigation into the emergency landing of astronauts after Soyuz's failure
In his first statement after the failure of the launch, the NASA chief expressed his gratitude for the safe landing of astronauts.
The failure of the launch of a Soyuz rocket forces a crew of the US-Russian space station to land urgently
Immediate coverage of the launch's failure has been updated live, as NASA and Roscosmos have provided new information.
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