On March 16, 1966, the crewed Gemini 8 spacecraft became the first to dock with another spacecraft in space. NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott launched into orbit in their Gemini ...

On March 31, 1962, NASA approved the design of the new Gemini spacecraft. This small capsule could carry two astronauts into space at a time. NASA created the Gemini program to help the U.S. get ready ...

The plight of Gemini 8 seemed desperate enough while it tumbled out of control on its high orbit. Last week, when the perils of that wild ride were reviewed at a Houston press conference, Astronauts ...

Project Gemini was a crucial stepping stone to the Apollo moon landings. Gemini astronauts pioneered spacewalking and spacecraft docking techniques. Gemini missions were incredibly risky, with ...