Guests: John Batchelor, Anatoly Zak,  Dr. David Livingston.  Topics:  Russian rockets, Vostochny first launch of Soyuz,  You are invited to comment, ask questions, and discuss the Space Show program/guest(s) on the Space Show blog. Comments, questions, and any discussion must be relevant and applicable to Space Show programming. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are not permitted without prior written consent from The Space Show (even if for personal use) & are a violation of the Space Show copyright. We do not permit the commercial use of any Space Show program or part thereof, nor do we permit Space Show programs to be edited, placed on YouTube, or other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted in news articles, papers, academic & research work but must be cited or referenced in the proper citation format. Contact Dr. Livingston for questions about our copyright and trademark policies which we do enforce.  This program is archived on The Space Show website, podcasting, and blog sites with permission from John Batchelor. Please visit the John Batchelor Show website for more information about this fine program, www.johnbatchelorshow.com.  Remember, your Amazon Purchases Can Help Support The Space Show/OGLF (www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm.  Please note that audio and transition issues are a result of copying the John Batchelor broadcast & are not within my control as they originate in the Batchelor studio.

John Batchelor and I welcomed back Anatoly Zak to discuss Russian rockets, the first Vostochny Soyuz launch, plans for the upcoming Angara launch and human spaceflight launches from the new Cosmodrome.  Be sure to check out the Russian rocket cam video of the Soyuz launch at www.russianspaceweb.com/soyuz2-vostochny-first-launch.html.  In addition, you can read about the Vostochny spaceport, the Angara rocket and news about the Russian space program at Anatoly's excellent website, www.russianspaceweb.com.

You can email Mr. Batchelor or Anatoly through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com.  Mr. Zak can also be reached through his website.