Nave Soyuz se acopla a la Estacion Espacial Internacional tras vuelo de seis horas

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) with three astronauts: Ray Weissman from NASA, Russian cosmonaut Max Surayev, and Alexander Gerst from the European Space Agency. They joined two Russians and an American already on the ISS. Despite political tensions over Ukraine, US and Russian space agencies continue to collaborate. NASA relies on Soyuz for astronaut transport, paying $71 million per seat. Previously, Soyuz took two days to reach the ISS, but now uses a six-hour fast-track route.

Which spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station with three crew members?

• Shenzhou

• Soyuz

• Dragon

• Apollo

Who are the astronauts that traveled on the Soyuz spacecraft to the ISS?

• Ray Weissman, Max Surayev, Alexander Gerst

• Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins

• Chris Hadfield, Peggy Whitson, Scott Kelly

• Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Alexei Leonov

What is the main reason for continued cooperation between Russia and the United States in space?

• Economic benefits

• Political agreements

• Despite political tensions over Ukraine

• Shared scientific goals

How much does NASA pay Russia per seat for transportation to the ISS?

• $71 million

• $100 million

• $120 million

• $50 million

What is the new travel time for the Soyuz spacecraft to reach the ISS?

• Two days

• Twelve hours

• Six hours

• One day