Fifty years have passed since the Apollo-Soyuz mission, which was the last Apollo program launch and saw the historic docking with a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft. Deke Slayton, a member of the original Mercury 7 group, had his sole spaceflight opportunity during this mission. Apollo and Soyuz had to use a docking module due to incompatible atmospheric conditions to enable successful docking. The missions launched on July 15, 1975, from two separate facilities, showcasing a significant collaboration in space exploration.
The Apollo-Soyuz mission marked the last hurrah of the Apollo program, culminating in the final launch of an Apollo vehicle and a historic docking with a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft.
Deke Slayton, originally disqualified from flight, successfully participated in the Apollo-Soyuz mission, his only spaceflights before the Space Shuttle's first flight.
Apollo launched on July 15, 1975, from Kennedy Space Center while Soyuz launched hours later from Baikonur, marking a significant moment in space cooperation.
A docking module was essential for the Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft to dock, as their atmospheres and pressurization levels were incompatible.
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