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Where does a Soyuz capsule usually land when it brings a crew home?

On the grassy plains of Kazakhstan, under parachutes.

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  1. In the Pacific Ocean
  2. On a runway in Florida
  3. On the plains of Kazakhstan ✔

Why: Soyuz comes down on land. Parachutes open about 15 minutes before touchdown, and small engines fire just before landing to soften the bump.

Huh, didn't know that: A Soyuz has three main parts and carries up to three people.

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Why do Soyuz crews love Kazakhstan? It always gives them a down-to-earth welcome.
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Answer: On the plains of Kazakhstan. Soyuz comes down on land. Parachutes open about 15 minutes before touchdown, and small engines fire just before landing to soften the bump.

  1. NASA, What Is the Soyuz Spacecraft? (Grades 5-8) www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/for-kids-and-students/what-is-the-soyuz-spacecraft-grade-5-8
    The Soyuz lands somewhere within a selected 40-kilometer (25-mile) area in the grassy plains of Kazakhstan.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. NASA, What Is the Soyuz Spacecraft? (Grades 5-8) www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/for-kids-and-students/what-is-the-soyuz-spacecraft-grade-5-8
    Up to three astronauts or cosmonauts can ride in a Soyuz capsule.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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