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Historic Medallions Honor Apollo-Soyuz 50th in Space Launch

7/4/2025

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On July 3, 2025, a historic launch took place as commemorative medallions celebrating the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project's 50th anniversary soared to the International Space Station aboard Russia's Progress MS-31. This decorated rocket not only honored a pivotal moment in U.S.-Russia space collaboration but also delivered three tons of essential supplies for the Expedition 73 crew, symbolizing unity in exploration.

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On July 3, 2025, a historic launch took place as commemorative medallions celebrating the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project's 50th anniversary soared to the International Space Station aboard Russia's Progress MS-31. This decorated rocket not only honored a pivotal moment in U.S.-Russia space collaboration but also delivered three tons of essential supplies for the Expedition 73 crew, symbolizing unity in exploration.