The World’s First Space Rendezvous
Dec 15, 2015 · Gemini VI-A and VII were a space race triumph for the U.S., and fulfilled much of two major program objectives needed for success with Apollo: rendezvous and long duration. …
Gemini 6A - Wikipedia
After reviewing the situation, NASA decided to launch an alternate Gemini 6A mission, eight days after the launch of Gemini 7, which was scheduled as a 14-day long-duration mission in …
55 Years Ago: The Spirit of 76 – The First Rendezvous in Space
Dec 8, 2020 · At a distance of 270 miles, Gemini VI’s rendezvous radar established a solid lock on Gemini VII. Once the distance between the two spacecraft had closed to 60 miles, Schirra …
The first space rendezvous — Gemini 7/6A - Roundup Reads
Feb 5, 2016 · On Dec. 15, 1965, Gemini 6A came within one foot of Gemini 7 and remained there for five hours and 19 minutes. It was the first rendezvous between two orbiting spacecraft. …
Gemini 7 - Wikipedia
Gemini 7 was originally intended to fly after Gemini 6, but the original Gemini 6 mission was cancelled after the failure during launch of the Agena Target Vehicle with which it was meant …
Gemini 6A Fact Sheet - Spaceline
Primary mission objectives included a rendezvous with the Gemini 7 spacecraft, stationkeeping during joint rendezvous operations, testing the visibility and communications between the two …
Gemini VI Views Gemini VII - NASA
Mar 23, 2008 · This photograph, taken by Gemini VII crewmembers Jim Lovell and Frank Borman, shows Gemini VI in orbit 160 miles (257 km) above Earth. The main purpose of Gemini VI, …
Dual Gemini Flights Achieved Crucial Spaceflight Milestones
On Dec. 4, 1965, NASA launched Gemini VII. With this mission, NASA successfully completed its first rendezvous of two spacecraft. This photograph, taken by Gemini VII crewmembers Jim …
High Point: Geminis 6 and 7 Rendezvous over the Earth - TIME
High Point: Geminis 6 and 7 Rendezvous Over the Earth. NASA / Time Life Pictures / Getty. Rendezvous of spaceships Gemini 7 and Gemini 6. Dec. 15, 1965 — Talk about making …
Gemini 6, 7 & 6A - Rendezvous and Long Duration Missions ...
Documentary about the Gemini 6, 7 & 6A missions, entirely based on crew commentary, historical narration, mission audio and footage. The missions, part of ...
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