196 episodes

The history of rocketry and space exploration.

Space Rocket History Podcast Michael Annis

    • History

The history of rocketry and space exploration.

    Space Rocket History #435 – Soyuz 12 & 13

    Space Rocket History #435 – Soyuz 12 & 13

    This second generation of the Soyuz spacecraft, the Soyuz 7k-T was flown on Soyuz 12 through Soyuz 40 missions from 1973–1981. The new 7K-T spacecraft was designed to accommodate only two cosmonauts who would wear pressure suits at all times … Continue reading →

    • 53 min
    Space Rocket History #434 – Salyut 2, Mars 4, 5, 6, 7 & Tang Ceremony

    Space Rocket History #434 – Salyut 2, Mars 4, 5, 6, 7 & Tang Ceremony

    At this point in 1973, the Soviets were attempting to fly 2 types of space station, the long duration orbital station scientific version called DOS.  The other station was a military spy space station equipped with a machine gun, called … Continue reading →

    • 50 min
    Space Rocket History #433 – Skylab – Crashdown

    Space Rocket History #433 – Skylab – Crashdown

    Despite predictions, events seldom occur precisely as expected. The calculated breakup altitude of Skylab was based on its intended structural strength specifications. However, the actual vehicle was stronger than the specified strength requirements.

    • 42 min
    Space Rocket History #432 – Skylab – Reboost

    Space Rocket History #432 – Skylab – Reboost

    The official decision to proceed with the Skylab reboost mission was made on September 1st 1977, initiating a two-year preparation period for the development and production of the required hardware and systems.

    • 47 min
    Space Rocket History #431 – Skylab – Skylab 5 & Skylab B

    Space Rocket History #431 – Skylab – Skylab 5 & Skylab B

    Early in the planning stages of the Skylab flight, there was a desire to keep it in orbit long enough to use it as the core of a larger station.

    • 45 min
    Space Rocket History #430 – Skylab – Skylab 4 – Leaving Skylab

    Space Rocket History #430 – Skylab – Skylab 4 – Leaving Skylab

    Activating the station upon arrival was a challenge, but packing up to return home was also a major event that took several days. For Carr and his crew, this was the last planned visit, but they left open the possibility … Continue reading →

    • 58 min

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