Soyuz TM-12 (Soyuz Space Programme) Frosted Pint Glass 16oz

Soyuz TM-12 (Soyuz Space Program) The Soyuz TM-12 mission was a significant event in the Soyuz space program, marking the twelfth manned flight of the Soyuz TM series. Launched on April 7, 1986, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, this mission marked the start of long-duration stays aboard the Mir space station for a two-cosmonaut crew. The primary objective was to deliver Anatoli Artsebarsky and Pavel Vinogradov to Mir for a long-duration expedition. This flight utilized a Soyuz TM spacecraft, which is an upgraded version of the original Soyuz design, featuring improved life support systems, increased cargo capacity, and enhanced safety features. The mission ended successfully on October 26, 1987, when Artsebarsky and Vinogradov returned to Earth aboard their Soyuz TM spacecraft. This particular flight marked the longest single stay in space by a two-person crew at that time, totaling 584 days. The Soyuz program remains one of the world's most reliable and utilized manned spaceflight programs.