Alexey Leonov + Tom Stafford – ASTP cover

"Friends for Life" – Alexey Leonov & Tom Stafford Hand-Signed Apollo–Soyuz Commemorative Cover

A powerful symbol of Cold War-era cooperation and lifelong friendship, this Houston commemorative cover honoring the 1975 Apollo–Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) is hand-signed by both mission commanders: General Thomas P. Stafford (USA) and General Alexey Leonov (USSR).

Leonov and Stafford formed a deep personal bond during ASTP training and the historic joint mission—the first docking of American and Soviet spacecraft. Their enduring friendship became a lasting emblem of peace, trust, and unity between two rival superpowers.

Key Features:

• Official Apollo–Soyuz commemorative cover, postmarked in Houston, Texas

• Hand-signed by both ASTP commanders:
  – Alexey Leonov: first human to walk in space
  – Tom Stafford: Gemini and Apollo veteran, U.S. mission commander

• Excellent condition, signed in bold ink

• A touching tribute to international cooperation and personal camaraderie

A must-have for collectors of space diplomacy, ASTP memorabilia, or rare dual-signed astronaut/cosmonaut artifacts. This cover captures not just a mission—but a friendship that transcended borders.