Historic Emission In Space
December, 1975
The first coupling in outer space was a fitting climax to the joint venture undertaken by the United States and Red Russia. Commie space technicians successfully completed docking maneuvers by inserting their vehicle into the opening of the American module, although NASA officials had insisted that the Bolshevik vehicle be provided with a heat-resistant sheath (painted bright red, of course) --for the prevention of disease only. Inside the U.S. capsule, cosmonaut and astronaut joined in a histor...