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Gemini 7 in orbit
Gemini 7 in orbit, seen from the Gemini 6A spacecraft during rendezvous manouvres. These two spacecraft launched separately, Gemini 7 on 4 December 1965, and Gemini 6A on 15 December 1965. They then manoeuvred to meet in orbit, several hundred kilometres above the Earths surface. The two spacecraft came within a few metres of each other, but never touched, achieving one of the mission aims of orbital rendezvous. On board Gemini 6A were the US astronauts Wally Schirra (1923-2007) and Thomas Stafford (born 1930), while on board Gemini 7 were Frank Borman (born 1928) and Jim Lovell (born 1928)
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1900s 1960s 1965 Earth Orbit Manned Spaceflight Nasa North American Orbiting Programme Rocket Space Craft Space Flight Space Race Frank Borman Gemini 7 Jim Lovell Thomas Stafford
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This print captures the historic moment when Gemini 7 and Gemini 6A, two separate spacecrafts launched by NASA, rendezvoused in orbit. Taken from the perspective of Gemini 6A, this image showcases the incredible achievement of bringing these two vehicles within a few meters of each other without physical contact. The successful orbital rendezvous was a significant milestone in the United States' space program during the intense Space Race era. Onboard Gemini 6A were American astronauts Wally Schirra and Thomas Stafford, while Frank Borman and Jim Lovell manned Gemini 7. These brave individuals embarked on this daring mission to push the boundaries of human exploration and expand our understanding of space travel. The photograph highlights both the technological prowess involved in launching these spacecraft separately and their subsequent maneuvering to meet hundreds of kilometers above Earth's surface. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet. As we reflect on this iconic moment captured by Science Photo Library, we are reminded not only of the remarkable achievements made during that time but also how far we have come since then. This historical snapshot stands as a symbol of mankind's indomitable spirit and unwavering determination to conquer new frontiers in outer space.
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