Photos: From Russia with rockets

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  • Reusable spacecraft Kliper

    Reusable spacecraft Kliper

    The Russian reusable spacecraft Kliper is one of the feature attractions at the MAKS 2005 air and space show in Zhukovsky, Russia.

    Kliper is intended to replace the disposable Soyuz vehicle that runs supplies to the International Space Station.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Kliper's cockpit

    Kliper's cockpit

    A mock-up of the Kliper's cockpit. The spacecraft has two parts, and only the piloted compartment is designed for repeated use.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • SU-30MK fighter

    SU-30MK fighter

    More conventional aircraft are also on display at Maks 2005, which started Aug. 16. Here, a multipurpose SU-30MK fighter shows off.

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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At an air show outside Moscow, the Russian aerospace industry shows off a snub-nosed spacecraft.

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Reusable spacecraft Kliper

The Russian reusable spacecraft Kliper is one of the feature attractions at the MAKS 2005 air and space show in Zhukovsky, Russia.

Kliper is intended to replace the disposable Soyuz vehicle that runs supplies to the International Space Station.

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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