1970s commemorative Soviet metal pin of Apollo–Soyuz Test Project (Экспериментальный полёт «Союз» – «Аполлон») - the first manned international space mission carried out jointly by the two Cold War rivals United States and the Soviet Union in July 1975. The project, and its memorable handshake in space, was a symbol of détente between the two superpowers during the Cold War, and it is generally considered to mark the end of the Space Race, which had begun in 1957 with the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1.
Pictures
- Mission control center in Houston during ASTP
- Soyuz as seen from Apollo CM
- Apollo spacecraft as seen by the Soyuz crew
- The historic handshake between Stafford and Leonov
- U.S. President Gerald Ford speaks to the Soviet and American crews on 18 July 1975
- During their joint mission, the astronauts and cosmonauts assembled this commemorative plaque in orbit as a symbol of the international cooperation. The American side is blue with English text, while the Soviet side is red with Russian text
- Portrait of ASTP crews
Read more about ASTP HERE
VINTAGE CONDITION
excellent
MATERIAL
metal, enamel
MEASUREMENT
1.9 x 4cm
items may come with minor flaws due to pre-loved wear. we are advocates of buying used and hope you can appreciate this unique piece and its character. items are pre-cleaned if needed and any major flaws will try to be noted.