NASA Photo ID: AST-01-056          File Name: 10076531.jpg
Film Type: 70mm                    Date Taken: 07/17/75
Title: Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit as seen from American Apollo spacecraft
Description:
A view of the Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in Earth orbit, photographed from the 
American Apollo spacecraft during the joint U.S.-USSR Apollo Soyuz Test 
Project (ASTP) docking in Earth orbit mission. The Soyuz is contrasted 
against a white cloud background in this overhead view. The three major 
components of the Soyuz are the spherical-shaped Orbital Module, the 
bell-shaped Descent vehicle, and the cylindrical-shaped Instrument Assembly 
Module from which two solar panels protrude.                 

Subject terms:
APOLLO SOYUZ TEST PROJECT               
EARTH (PLANET)                          
EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)         
ORBITS                                  
SOLAR ARRAYS                            
SOYUZ SPACECRAFT                        
SPACECRAFT MODULES                      

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