Gemini 8 (officially Gemini VIII) [2] was the sixth crewed spaceflight in NASA 's Gemini program. It was launched on March 16, 1966, and was the 14th crewed American flight and the 22nd crewed …

Nov 18, 2025 · Gemini VIII was the sixth crewed Earth-orbiting spacecraft of the Gemini series, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott. The primary mission objectives were to perform …

Gemini 8, commanded by Neil Armstrong and with David Scott as pilot, was scheduled for a three-day mission in which it would dock with a modified rocket stage called the Gemini Agena target vehicle …

Gemini 8 launched on 16 March 1966, piloted by ormer naval aviator Neil A. Armstrong. Gemini 8 completed seven orbits in 10 hours and 41 minutes at an altitude of 161.3 nautical miles. This was...

Documentary about the Gemini VIII mission, entirely based on historical narration, extensive mission audio and footage. The full mission is covered, showing training, launch, orbital...

Gemini VIII was launched on March 16, 1966, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong (command pilot) and David Scott. They accomplished the first docking of two spacecraft in history, after rendezvousing …

Aug 25, 2025 · He was assigned as command pilot for the Gemini 8 mission. Gemini 8 was launched on March 16, 1966, and Armstrong performed the first successful docking of two vehicles in space.

Mar 16, 2021 · Gemini 8 marked the first successful dual launch and docking with the Gemini Agena Target Vehicle (GATV), completing the world’s first on-orbit docking of two spacecraft. The mission …

Scheduled during their fourth orbit, Gemini VIII Commander Neil Armstrong and his co-pilot, David Scott, were to rendezvous with, and perform the first of four dockings with their ATV.

Gemini launch vehicle (GLV) 8 was erected in the west cell of the vertical test facility at Martin-Baltimore. Power was applied to the vehicle October 13, following the deerection of GLV-7.