Voskhod programme

The Voskhod programme (Russian: Восход, IPA: [vɐsˈxot], Ascent or Dawn) was the second Soviet human spaceflight project.

In the case of Voskhod 2, an inflatable exterior airlock was also added to the descent module opposite the entry hatch.

A solid-fueled braking rocket was also added to the parachute lines to provide for a softer landing at touchdown.

Relatively lightweight, Voskhod was well below the 11A57 booster's lift capacity, meaning that it launched into a much higher orbit and would not decay as quickly.

After those goals were realized, the programme planned to focus on other advances the spacecraft could accomplish, such as longer duration and a second female flight.