July 21, 2025

Soviet space scientists encountered heart-stopping moments during the second docking operation between Apollo and Soyuz-19 spacecraft. Dr. Vladimir Syromyatnikov, head of the Soviet-American task force, described the intense seven minutes when the spacecraft buckled and rolled unpredictably. The successful link-up proved the mechanism's resilience. Specialists are investigating the incident, emphasizing the astronauts' ability to handle emergencies. The docking mechanism's detachment from the descent capsules ensured safety.

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