Soyuz T-6

Soyuz T-6 was the second expedition to Salyut 7 and the tenth international crew with a cosmonaut from France. Number in parentheses indicates number of spaceflights by each individual prior to and including this mission. Suffered Argon computer failure 900 m from Salyut 7. Commander Vladimir Dzhanibekov took manual control and docked with the station 14 minutes ahead of schedule. The skill he displayed contributed to his being tapped for the Soy... more
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