Have a look at this collection of photos of Energia’s full scale mock-up of what its new Klipper crew transport might look like.

1 December 2004: Next-generation Russian spaceship unveiled, MSNBC

“But significant roadblocks still remain between todays unveiling and the fulfillment of Ryumins boast. The actual first test flights of the vehicle, perhaps about 2010, will require funding levels that the Russian government has so far been unable to provide.”

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