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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
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Television coverage involved meticulous planning of specific television transmissions, detailed preparation for an onboard press conference, and careful scheduling of symbolic activities designed to engage and inform the public.
Fin Repair of the Saturn IB
ASTP – Apollo Rollout
ASTP – Apollo Rollout
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According to George Low, the Soviet mission operations control room was quite large – it contained 16 two-man consoles, thus allowing them 32 flight controllers. In addition, there was a back row of consoles which were used for personnel such as the project technical director; this back row was also a work station for display controllers who control the main display boards in the front of the room.
Cosmonaut Training Center at Star City
Star City Location in Relation to Moscow
Soviet manned space mission control in Kaliningrad. Credit Getty Images
