Overview
In 1962 America proclaimed that it was going to the Moon. All that remained for the scientists, engineers and managers to do was figure out how - and then be right the first time, every time. Project Mercury had been a successful start, but it was basically a "man in a can" program - get into orbit, look around, and come back. Only with Project Gemini did America begin to undertake space "missions," where astronauts learned and practiced all of the essential skills of space.Here are all the of the Gemini facts, obtained from official NASA documents, and complete with color photographs - the planning, experience and knowledge that prepared us for Apollo.
Synopsis
This stunning collection of images illustrates the incredible impact the Gemini space missions had on science and the amazing crew and spacecraft that were instrumental to the program’s success. Essential facts obtained from official NASA documents detail the science involved in reaching Earth’s orbit and remaining in space for days at a time and provide insight into the data gleaned during the Gemini missions that eventually led to landing on the Moon. Comprehensive and succinct, this guide to the Gemini missions will appeal to both new and old space enthusiasts.