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This is a desktop model of the Soviet and Russian Soyuz TM ferry spacecraft that carried cosmonauts and later astronauts to the space stations Mir and ISS during the years 1986- 2002. The Soyuz TM resulted from modifications to previous models of the Soyuz, which had originally been conceived as a transported craft for a Soviet lunar mission in the 1960s. Subsequent modifications and adaptations of the craft have maintained it as the ferry craft of Soviet, Russian and now the International Space Station. The T and M in its name stand for "transport" and "modified," respectively. The current model of the Soyuz, the TMA-M, is currently the only means of transport to the ISS.

The origins of this model are unclear. The English-language inscription on the base might indicate that the model was manufactured for the western market. It was part of a collection donated to the museum.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin Russia Type MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts Dimensions 3-D: 15.2 × 15.2 × 8.9cm (6 × 6 × 3 1/2 in.)
 Materials wood, brass, plastic, paint, paper, felt
 Inventory Number A20130307000 Credit Line To Learn, To Explore, To Inspire. From the collection of Mr. Robin John Burrows, space enthusiast since reading "Sands of Mars" at age ten and E. LaVerne Johnson. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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