Gemini 6A (officially Gemini VI-A) [2] was a 1965 crewed United States spaceflight in NASA 's Gemini program. The mission, flown by Wally Schirra and Thomas P. Stafford, achieved the first crewed …

Nov 17, 2025 · Gemini VI-A was the fifth crewed Earth-orbiting spacecraft of the Gemini series, having been launched after Gemini VII, with the intent of making rendezvous with Gemini VII in Earth orbit. …

Dec 12, 2020 · Moments after ignition on December 12, 1965, one of Gemini VI's engine suddenly shut down. Astronauts Wally Schirra and Thomas Stafford waited tensely in the cockpit for a plan to get …

Gemini 6A Fact Sheet By Cliff Lethbridge Gemini 6A (NASA Code: GT-6) Launch Date: December 15, 1965 Launch Time: 8:37:26 a.m. EST Launch Site: Launch Complex 19 Launch Vehicle: Gemini …

Feb 9, 2025 · Each Gemini mission carried two astronauts into Earth orbit for periods ranging from 5 hours to 14 days. The program consisted of 10 crewed launches, 2 uncrewed launches, and 7 target …

Documentary about the Gemini 6, 7 & 6A missions, entirely based on crew commentary, historical narration, mission audio and footage. The missions, part of ...

For lack of a target, NASA decided to have Gemini 6 rendezvous with Gemini 7. This would require a quick one week turnaround of the pad after launch, no problem with Russian equipment but a big …

On December 15, 1965, Gemini 6-A lifted off from Cape Canaveral for a one-day mission and orbital rendezvous with Gemini 7. Here’s a look back at the mission in images from the archives at NASA.

1964 January - . LV Family: Titan. Launch Vehicle: Titan II. The program plan for Gemini extravehicular operations was published. - . Nation: USA. Flight: Gemini 10, Gemini 11, Gemini 12, Gemini 5, …

This is Gemini 6-A, on display at the Oklahoma State History Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This spacecraft was on display at the Saint Louis Science Center for many years. When the Science …