Later Commemorations

Although the project is not as famous (or infamous) as other space projects, there are still commemorations for the anniversary of this project. In this video published in 2013, the three remaining crew members discuss their experiences in an interview at the Air and Space Museum. (Video courtesy of NASA Video)

Dispatch and Landing

Finally after almost two days linked together, it was time for both ships to dispatch and finish their individual missions. The Soyuz landed in Kazakhstan on July 21st without any difficulties. Unfortunately, there was a safety scare for the Americans coming back three days after. Not all items on the checklist were completed, leading to […]

A-Ha!

This video, originally from NASA (but has since been re-uploaded to YouTube), shows the historic first handshake in space, between Stafford and Leonov.

When the Apollo-Soyuz Docked

This video, from ABC News, highlights the live coverage of when the ships docked.

Behind the Scenes with NASA

This documentary, initially created by NASA, shows work behind the scenes, as well as interviews from those participating and the fun times that were had.

Preparation and Setbacks

Soon enough, preparations for the project were underway.

Setting the Scene- The Cold War and the Space Race

After the end of the Second World War, there were a series of events that turned The United States and the Soviet Union against each other, leading to the Cold War era in which both countries sought to claim dominance in the world. The Cold War not only had a defense edge, but a competitive […]