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astp_v_bw_o_n (75-H-956, 75-HC-558)

The ASTP CSM & Docking Module as seen from Soyuz, taken from a frame of 16mm(?) motion picture film. Note what appears to be a mottled slightly darker appearance to the inner half of the SPS engine bell. Appears to be on the opposite side of what's noted here...interesting:

 

www.thespacerace.com/forum/index.php?topic=2862.0

 

www.nasa.gov/images/content/467611main_astp15_apolloorbit...

Credit: TheSpaceRace.com website

 

And:

 

The image below Stafford & Slayton:

history.nasa.gov/astp/images.html

 

history.nasa.gov/astp/Apollo from Soyuz.jpg

 

Note also the RCS thruster plume impingement affects on the umbilical fairing. First time I've noticed that they're almost lined up...seems kinda counter-intuitive to me...place the spinal cord of the spacecraft in the path of a blowtorch, but hey, it all worked brilliantly! What the hell do I know.

 

 

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Uploaded on March 28, 2017