The Apollo-Soyuz Mission

The transcript describes the first international space mission between the USA and the Soviet Union, aimed at reducing Cold War tensions. It details the technical preparations, including the development of an adapter for docking the Soyuz and Apollo capsules. The mission culminated in a symbolic handshake between the commanders, marking a peak in warming relations.

What was the primary goal of the joint space mission between America and the Soviet Union?

• To conduct a lunar landing

• To establish a space station

• To explore Mars

• To reduce Cold War tensions

Why was an adapter developed for the Soyuz and Apollo capsules?

• To increase speed

• To allow them to join together in orbit

• To improve communication

• To enhance fuel efficiency

What was the purpose of the airlock in the Apollo capsule?

• To improve navigation

• To store equipment

• To maintain different air pressures

• To provide extra space

During the docking process, which spacecraft performed the fine maneuvering?

• Neither Soyuz nor Apollo

• Both Soyuz and Apollo

• Apollo

• Soyuz

What significant event marked the peak of warming relations between the two superpowers?

• The launch of Soyuz

• The development of the adapter

• The launch of Apollo

• The handshake between the commanders