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“I had thoughts I couldn’t express at the time. It felt like we weren’t just opening a hatch in space, but opening the door to a new era on Earth.” Tom Stafford.
A diagram of the artificial solar eclipse experiment (Photo by Space Frontiers/Getty Images)
Second Docking of Apollo Soyuz
Soyuz View of Apollo Solar Eclipse
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On July 17, 1975, orbiting in space high above the French city of Metz, the American and Russian commanders shook hands. Their conversation, a mix of personal and technical remarks, reflected a casual familiarity, reminiscent of their simulator training sessions. There were no dramatic declarations—just a cordial exchange between professionals who seemed to be doing what they had practiced countless times.
Stafford-Leonov handshake
Slayton-Leonov embrace.
Stafford-Leonov handshake
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CapCom Truly radioed at 10:46 with the go-ahead: “I’ve got two messages for you: Moscow is go for docking; Houston is go for docking. It’s up to you guys. Have fun.”
Separated From the S-IVB to dock with the Docking Module
Improperly Installed Connection on the Docking Latch
AI Image of Apollo-Soyuz Docked
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Reports from Baykonur indicated that the weather was perfect for the launch: clear skies, light winds, and hot July sunshine.
Leonov and Kubasov Boarding their Soyuz
Soyuz Launch
Apollo Ready to Launch
