Tag: Skylab

The Air Force and Nasa: Partnership in Space (1958-1969)

It was the middle of March when President Donald Trump mentioned the prospect of creating a new branch of the military, a “Space Force.”  It was immediately the subject of ridicule and conjured up visions of Star Wars Stormtroopers with laser guns fighting galactic battles in space. Once again,...

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project

Prior to the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project there were several attempts by the United States to engage the Soviets in a joint space effort. President John F. Kennedy was the first to propose a combining of U.S and Soviet resources. Kennedy’s core focus was defusing tensions between the U.S. and...