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Open: 9 AM to 6 PM
Event

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project

Where: Journey To Mars

DayDateTimes
ThuThursdayJuly 17
  • 1:00pm
  • 2:00pm
  • 3:00pm

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Join our resident space expert as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, a pivotal moment in space history that saw American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts shake hands in orbit. 

Discover the captivating story of the American Soviet space race. Hear how these two nations with opposing views developed their own space programs and the competition that fueled their efforts. 

Then, witness the remarkable shift as former adversaries embarked on a mission of collaboration and trust high above Earth. Our expert will guide you through the specifics of the Apollo-Soyuz mission, highlighting the technical challenges, the symbolic significance, and the personal interactions that transcended political boundaries. 

Learn how this historic handshake in space paved the way for future international cooperation, including the Shuttle-MIR missions and the International Space Station (ISS) that we know today. 

Don’t miss this insightful presentation that celebrates a remarkable chapter in space exploration. Included with admission.