Space Rocket History Podcast

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Jun 2025

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June 6, 202545 min

Space Rocket History #465 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Epilogue

Due to the deterioration of relations between the United States and the Soviet Union in the late 1970s, no follow-on missions to ASTP took place. A backup Apollo spacecraft and Saturn IB rocket were available and there were some discussions … <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/06/space-rocket-history-465-apollo-soyuz-test-project-epilogue/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/06/space-rocket-history-465-apollo-soyuz-test-project-epilogue/">Space Rocket History #465 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Epilogue</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com">Space Rocket History Podcast</a>.

May 23, 202546 min

Space Rocket History #464 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Coming Home

Celebrations erupted in Mission Control, with broad smiles and cigar smoke marking the successful conclusion. But, while Mission control was celebrating, it was not yet known that the crew had been exposed to toxic fumes during descent. The crew was … <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/05/space-rocket-history-464-apollo-soyuz-test-project-coming-home/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/05/space-rocket-history-464-apollo-soyuz-test-project-coming-home/">Space Rocket History #464 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Coming Home</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com">Space Rocket History Podcast</a>.

May 9, 202543 min

Space Rocket History #463 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Joint Operations

“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. The post <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/05/space-rocket-history-463-apollo-soyuz-test-project-joint-operations/">Space Rocket History #463 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Joint Operations</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com">Space Rocket History Podcast</a>.

April 25, 202541 min

Space Rocket History #462 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Handshake

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. … <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/04/space-rocket-history-462-apollo-soyuz-test-project-handshake/">Continue reading →</a> The post <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/04/space-rocket-history-462-apollo-soyuz-test-project-handshake/">Space Rocket History #462 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Handshake</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com">Space Rocket History Podcast</a>.

April 11, 202548 min

Space Rocket History #461 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Rendezvous

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.” The post <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/04/space-rocket-history-461-apollo-soyuz-test-project-rendezvous/">Space Rocket History #461 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Rendezvous</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com">Space Rocket History Podcast</a>.

March 28, 202535 min

Space Rocket History #460 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Light the Candles

Reports from Baykonur indicated that the weather was perfect for the launch: clear skies, light winds, and hot July sunshine. The post <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/03/space-rocket-history-460-apollo-soyuz-test-project-light-the-candles/">Space Rocket History #460 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Light the Candles</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com">Space Rocket History Podcast</a>.

March 7, 202542 min

Space Rocket History #459 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – I Want my Apollo/Soyuz TV

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. The post <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/03/space-rocket-history-459-apollo-soyuz-test-project-i-want-my-apollo-soyuz-tv/">Space Rocket History #459 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – I Want my Apollo/Soyuz TV</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com">Space Rocket History Podcast</a>.

February 21, 202546 min

Space Rocket History #458 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Final Training & Tang Ceremony

Eight cosmonauts arrived in Washington, D.C. on February 7th, 1975 to start their final training session in the U.S. as the technical specialists argued whether the spacecraft was ready or not. The post <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/02/space-rocket-history-458-apollo-soyuz-test-project-final-training-tang-ceremony/">Space Rocket History #458 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Final Training & Tang Ceremony</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com">Space Rocket History Podcast</a>.

February 7, 202546 min

Space Rocket History #457 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Soviet Concerns with Apollo

The origin of the Soviet’s concern, regarding the potential impact of the Apollo Command Module’s Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters on the Soyuz spacecraft during docking maneuvers, can be traced back to a Skylab film. The post <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/02/space-rocket-history-457-apollo-soyuz-test-project-soviet-concerns-with-apollo/">Space Rocket History #457 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Soviet Concerns with Apollo</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com">Space Rocket History Podcast</a>.

January 24, 202545 min

Space Rocket History #456 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Soyuz 16

Soyuz 16 served as a comprehensive rehearsal for the Soviet contribution to Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). The post <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com/2025/01/space-rocket-history-456-apollo-soyuz-test-project-soyuz-16/">Space Rocket History #456 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Soyuz 16</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.spacerockethistory.com">Space Rocket History Podcast</a>.