Russian capsule docks with international space station

The capsule carrying the first paying female space tourist docked smoothly at the international space station today.

The capsule carrying the first paying female space tourist docked smoothly at the international space station today.

Officials at Russia's Mission Control applauded as the ship carrying Iranian-born American telecommunications entrepreneur Anousheh Ansari, Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin and US astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria parked at the orbiting station.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Clubber TV and Irish Examiner logos in offer banner

Every Match. Every Story.

One Ultimate Bundle

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited