Soyuz-19 (RSS)

Soyuz 19 refers to multiple spacecraft missions, including the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project and the Soyuz MS-19 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, also known as ASTP, was a joint mission between the US and Soviet Union in 1975, while Soyuz MS-19 was a crewed flight to the ISS in 2021.
Soyuz 19 (Apollo-Soyuz Test Project):
Purpose:
The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project aimed to test the ability of the Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft to dock with each other.
Key Features:
This was the first time a Soviet spacecraft was televised during launch and landing, and the first time a Soviet spacecraft was inspected by a foreign crew (Apollo).
Significance:
It marked a period of cooperation between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, demonstrating a shared interest in space exploration.
Soyuz MS-19:
Launch:
The Soyuz MS-19 launched on October 5, 2021, from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Crew:
The crew consisted of Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, film director Klim Shipenko, and actress Yulia Peresild.
Mission:
The mission involved filming a movie in space ("Vyzov" or "The Challenge") and a flight to the International Space Station.
Significance:
It was the first time since 2000 that a Soyuz crew was comprised solely of Russian cosmonauts and spaceflight participants.