The Soyuz 7K-OK spacecraft flown on Soyuz 8 in October 1969 as part of the first simultaneous three-spacecraft crewed flight. Its planned docking with Soyuz 7 was prevented by rendezvous-system problems. Spacefacts identifies it as 7K-OK No. 16.
Identity
Aliases
Soyuz 8 spacecraft7K-OK No. 16
Name
Soyuz 8
Slug
soyuz-8
Status
retired
Details
Description
The Soyuz 7K-OK spacecraft flown on Soyuz 8 in October 1969 as part of the first simultaneous three-spacecraft crewed flight. Its planned docking with Soyuz 7 was prevented by rendezvous-system problems. Spacefacts identifies it as 7K-OK No. 16.