This medal commemorates the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, which was the first joint international human spaceflight. The project executed a rendezvous and docking of an American Apollo spacecraft and a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in July 1975. This particluar medal was struck by a Japanese commercial mint and donated to the Smithsonian after the historic flight.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
Japan
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Manufacturer
Matsumoto Kisho Industries
Dimensions
3-D: 0.9 x 10.2cm (3/8 x 4 in.)
Materials
Silver
Inventory Number
A19760803000
Credit Line
Gift of Matsumoto Kisho Industries
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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