Soyuz 15 rocket on launchpad

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Soyuz 15 rocket on launchpad

Soyuz 15. A rocket carrying the Soyuz-15 capsule on its launchpad. Soyuz-15 was launched on 26 August 1974 to take Gennadi Sarafinov and Lev Dyomin to the orbiting Salyut 3 space station. When the spacecraft arrived it was unable to dock due to a failure in the automated system. The crew returned to Earth on 28 August

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1970s 1974 20th Baikonur Booster Centre Century Cosmodrome Craft Failure Flight Launch Launcher Launchpad Lights Manned Mission Night Program Programme Rocket Russia Russian Salyut Soviet Soyuz Spacecraft Spaceflight Station Twentieth Nighttime

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This print captures the iconic Soyuz 15 rocket standing tall on its launchpad, ready to embark on a historic mission. In the darkness of night at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Russia's renowned space center, this momentous event took place in the heart of the 20th century. The year was 1974 when Gennadi Sarafinov and Lev Dyomin boarded the Soyuz-15 capsule with hopes of reaching the orbiting Salyut 3 space station. As this powerful craft soared into the sky, dreams of exploration and scientific advancement filled their minds. However, fate had other plans for them. Upon arrival at Salyut 3, an unexpected failure in the automated system prevented their docking with the space station. Disappointed but undeterred by this setback, Sarafinov and Dyomin returned to Earth just two days later. This image not only showcases a significant moment in Russian space history but also symbolizes human resilience and determination in pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet's boundaries. It serves as a reminder that even amidst failures and challenges, we continue to strive for progress in our understanding of outer space. With its vivid lights illuminating both rocket and launchpad against the backdrop of a starry night sky, this photograph encapsulates both the awe-inspiring beauty and technological marvels associated with manned missions during that era.

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