— It would be interesting to know to many readers your opinion of our launch vehicles of the family ”Soyuz”. Do you like these LVs? Would you like to have an expedition? And what LV do you think is better — ”Soyuz” or shuttle?
— I think that ”Soyuz” deserves the highest rating. This launch vehicle is operated for a long time, and now it is in good condition. Perhaps today it is the most reliable space system in the world. Russian designers, engineers, working space companies, and all of your countrymen have the reason to be proud. And if we talk about such concepts it is the national pride.
As to the question what LV is better shuttle or ”Soyuz”, as a patriot of America, I’ll say without hesitation: shuttle is better. In addition, if you ask me as a professional I will answer frankly and objectively. I was on shuttle board but not on the ”Soyuz”. I have friends who flew on these ships. They say — both of them are in excellent condition, their characteristics are entirely consistent with the stated requirements. But I was on the shuttle and I give my support to it.
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