Gemini 8

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   Gemini 8 lifted off on March 16, 1966. the crew was Neil Armstrong and David Scott. The main purpose was to rendezvous and dock  with Gemini Agena target vehicle launch on 3/16/1966 and do spacewalk. Gemini 8 reached an altitude of 298.7 and made 7 obits in 10hours and 41 minutes.

 

Quick Facts

Lift off: March 16,1966 
Length of mission: 10hours, 41 minutes
Altitude: 298.7km
Orbit: 7
 

 

 

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