Space Rocket History Podcast

Michael Annis
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Space Rocket History Podcast

The history of rocketry and space exploration.

  1. MAR 7

    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.

    42 min

  2. FEB 21

    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.

    47 min

  3. FEB 7

    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.

    47 min

  4. JAN 24

    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).

    45 min

  5. JAN 10

    Space Rocket History #455 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Spacecraft Orientation

    The American astronauts acknowledged the necessity of enhancing their Russian language proficiency. They observed that their Russian counterparts, had demonstrated a remarkable commitment to learning English, dedicating 6 to 8 hours each day to individual language instruction.

    55 min

  6. 12/20/2024

    Space Rocket History #454 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Astronauts & Cosmonauts

    For the first time, the Soviet Union publicly announced the crew assignments for a Soyuz mission before the flight. Previously, cosmonaut identities were kept secret until after their flights.

    50 min

  7. 12/06/2024

    Space Rocket History #453 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Mid-term Review

    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 … Continue reading →

    46 min

  8. 11/22/2024

    Space Rocket History #452 – Apollo-Soyuz Test Project – Full Speed Ahead

    In April of 1972, George Low returned to Washington from Moscow and briefed Henry Kissinger. He conveyed NASA’s assessment that a joint space mission in 1975 was feasible.

    43 min
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