When was us first space docking

The docking went perfectly and was completed at 8 a. Combined, Atlantis and the ton Mir formed the largest spacecraft ever in orbit. It was only the second time ships from two countries had linked up in space; the first was in June , when an American Apollo capsule and a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft briefly joined in orbit.

A formal exchange of gifts followed, with the Atlantis crew bringing chocolate, fruit and flowers and the Mir cosmonauts offering traditional Russian welcoming gifts of bread and salt. Atlantis remained docked with Mir for five days before returning to Earth, leaving two fresh Russian cosmonauts on the space station.

The three veteran Mir crew members returned with the shuttle, including two Russians and Norman Thagard, a U. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us!

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It turns out that the discomfort was due to combustion products, including a small amount of nitrogen tetroxide, that entered the cabin during reentry. Aleksey Leonov, commander of the Soviet ASTP crew, painted a conceptual image of the docking right in prior to the flight. Plan your stay A good night's sleep is crucial for a full day of space exploration. Subscribe Sign up to receive our newsletter and digital communications about our programs, exhibits, special discount offers and more!

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