• just_another_person@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      I don’t think it was ever confirmed. They only flew the thing once, which was confirmed. Anything else claiming superior tech I’d call USSR propaganda.

    • catloaf@lemm.ee
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      4 days ago

      I’m not sure whether the orbital flight counts as test or operational, but that one. The prior test flights only had automated landings.