The Thorny Road to a Handshake: The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project as a Challenge to the US and Soviet Space Programs.

Published In: Kritika: Explorations in Russian & Eurasian History, 2025, v. 26, n. 1. P. 63 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: VOLF, DARINA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article delves into the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) of 1975, focusing on the challenges encountered by the US and Soviet space programs during this collaborative mission. It highlights the structural barriers and operational differences that hindered trust and cooperation between the two nations. Emphasizing the significance of effective communication, the text sheds light on the complexities and frustrations experienced by both sides throughout the project. Despite the success of ASTP, concerns regarding technology transfer and unequal benefits led to a cautious approach towards future joint endeavors, ultimately resulting in divergent paths for the two space programs post-ASTP. [Extracted from the article]

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Source:Kritika: Explorations in Russian & Eurasian History. 2025/01, Vol. 26, Issue 1, p63
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Politics and Government
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:1531-023X
DOI:10.1353/kri.2025.a953437
Accession Number:183290368
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