The Soyuz 4 and 5 Spacecraft Dock in Orbit
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Science and Technology Series
- Categories: Science, Technology, Inventions, Aviation, Space Exploration
- Subcategories: Scientists, Astronomy, Astronomers, Cosmology, Astronauts, Cosmonauts
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Soviet Union, Kazakhstan, Central Asia
- Date: 1969
Article abstract: By pioneering the manual docking and crew transfer of a two-manned spacecraft the Soyuz 4 and 5 mission revealed a key Soviet policy shift favoring orbital space stations.
Summary of Event
On January 16, 1969, two manned Soviet spacecraft, Soyuz (Union) 4 and Soyuz 5, docked in orbit. The ships remained connected for four hours and thirty-five minutes, while two cosmonauts emerged from Soyuz 5, performed a limited number of exterior tasks, and entered Soyuz 4. After separation, both vehicles conducted additional experiments before...
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