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NASA Center: Johnson Space Center
Image # : S66-25781
Date : 03/16/1966

Title

The First Docking in Space

Full Description

The Agena Target Vehicle as seen from the Gemini 8 spacecraft during rendezvous. This was the first time two spacecraft successfully docked, which was a critical milestone if a mission to the Moon was to become a reality.

Keywords

Gemini 8 Gemini VIII Gemini Agena Target Vehicle GATV Rendezvous

Subject Category

Gemini-Program,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: JSC
  • Center Number: S66-25781
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-001344

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  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

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