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Armstrong and Scott with Hat …
Title Armstrong and Scott with Hatches Open
Full Description Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott sit with their spacecraft hatches open while awaiting the arrival of the recovery ship, the USS Leonard F. Mason after the successful completion of their Gemini VIII mission. They are assisted by U.S. Navy divers. The overhead view shows the Gemini 8 spacecraft with the yellow flotation collar attached to stabilize the spacecraft in choppy seas. The green marker dye is highly visible from the air and is used as a locating aid.
Date 03/16/1966
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
Profile of Agena Docking Tar …
Title Profile of Agena Docking Target
Full Description A profile view of the Agena Docking Target Vehicle as seen from the Gemini 8 spacecraft during rendezvous in space.
Date 03/16/1966
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
The First Docking in Space
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.
Date 03/16/1966
NASA Center Johnson Space Center
Astronaut David Scott underg …
Title Astronaut David Scott undergoes water egress training
Description Astronaut David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini 8 prime crew, stands on deck of the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever after suiting up for water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico.
Date 01.15.1966
Astronaut David Scott underg …
Title Astronaut David Scott undergoes water egress training in building 260A
Description Astronaut David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini 8 prime crew, undergoes water egress training in a special tank in building 260A at the Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC), Houston, Texas. An MSC swimmer assists in the training exercise. A boilerplate model of a Gemini spacecraft floats in water beside Scott.
Date 01.05.1966
Astronauts Scott and Armstro …
Title Astronauts Scott and Armstrong undergoe water egress training
Description Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (on left), command pilot, and David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini 8 prime crew, use a boilerplate model of a Gemini spacecraft during water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico. Three Manned Spacecraft Center swimmers assist in the training exercise.
Date 01.15.1966
Astronauts Scott and Armstro …
Title Astronauts Scott and Armstrong undergoe water egress training
Description Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (center), command pilot, and David R. Scott (right), pilot of the Gemini 8 prime crew, are suited up for water egress training aboard the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever in the Gulf of Mexico. At left is Dr. Kenneth N. Beers, M.D., Flight Medicine Branch, Center Medical Office.
Date 01.15.1966
Portrait of the Gemini 8 pri …
Title Portrait of the Gemini 8 prime and backup crews
Description Portrait of the Gemini 8 prime and backup crews. Astronauts David R. Scott (left), pilot, and Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot, are the prime crew of the Gemini 8 mission. Backup crew (left to right, standing), are Astronauts Richard F. Gordon Jr., pilot, and Charles Conrad Jr., command pilot.
Date 11.04.1965
Portrait of the Gemini 8 pri …
Title Portrait of the Gemini 8 prime crew
Description Portrait of the Gemini 8 prime crew. Astronauts David R. Scott (left) and Neil A. Armstrong pose with model of the Gemini spacecraft on table between them.
Date 11.04.1965
David Scott
Title David Scott
Description Dr. David R. Scott was appointed Director of NASA's Flight Research Center on April 18, 1975. From August 1973 he served as Deputy Director of FRC and was appointed acting director in January 1975. He is retired from the U.S. Air Force where he held the rank of Colonel. Dave left the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on October 30, 1977 after the Center had been renamed in honor of Hugh L. Dryden. As a NASA astronaut, Scott flew on Gemini 8, Apollo 9 and was spacecraft commander of Apollo 15. When he left the astronaut corps in 1972, Scott was named Technical Assistant to the Apollo Program Manager at Johnson Space Center in Houston. Later he served as Special Assistant for Mission Operations and Government Funded Equipment. Dave earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the United States Military Academy in 1954, standing fifth in a class of 633, and the degrees of Bachelor and Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1962. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Astronautical Science from the University of Michigan in 1971. Dave has graduated from the Air Force Experimental Test Pilot School and Aerospace Research Pilot School. He has over 5,600 hours flying time along with 20 hours of extra vehicular activity (EVA) time. Dr. Scott is a Fellow of the American Astronautical Society, Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and Sigma Gamma Tau. Among Dr. Scott's special honors are two NASA Distinguished Service Medals, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, two Air Force Distinguished Service Medals, the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Force Association's David C. Schilling Trophy, and the Robert J. Collier Trophy for 1971.
Date 01.01.1975
Diagram of operation of ches …
Title Diagram of operation of chest and back pack of Gemini 8 extravehicular system
Description Illustrative diagram showing the operation of the chest and back packs of the Gemini 8 extravehicular system.
Date 01.14.1966
Portrait of the Gemini 8 pri …
Title Portrait of the Gemini 8 prime crew
Description Portrait of the Gemini 8 prime crew. Astronauts David R. Scott (left) and Neil A. Armstrong pose with model of the Gemini spacecraft on table between them.
Date Taken 1965-11-04
Portrait of the Gemini 8 pri …
Title Portrait of the Gemini 8 prime and backup crews
Description Portrait of the Gemini 8 prime and backup crews. Astronauts David R. Scott (left), pilot, and Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot, are the prime crew of the Gemini 8 mission. Backup crew (left to right, standing), are Astronauts Richard F. Gordon Jr., pilot, and Charles Conrad Jr., command pilot.
Date Taken 1965-11-04
Fellow astronauts join Gemin …
Title Fellow astronauts join Gemini 7 crew for preflight breakfast
Description Fellow astronauts join the Gemini 7 prime crew for breakfeast in the Manned Spacecraft Operations Building, Merritt Island, on the day of the Gemini 7 launch. Clockwise around table, starting lower left, are Astronauts James A. Lovell Jr., Gemini 7 prime crew pilot, Walter M. Schirra Jr., Donald K. Slayton, MSC Assistant Director for Flight Crew Operations, Richard F. Gordon Jr., Gemini 8 backup crew pilot, Virgil I. Grissom, Charles Conrad Jr., and Frank Borman, Gemini 7 prime crew command pilot.
Date Taken 1965-12-04
Diagram of operation of ches …
Title Diagram of operation of chest and back pack of Gemini 8 extravehicular system
Description Illustrative diagram showing the operation of the chest and back packs of the Gemini 8 extravehicular system.
Date Taken 1966-01-14
Artist concept of comparions …
Title Artist concept of comparions of Gemini 4 and 8 EVA cover layer configuration
Description Artist concept of the comparisons between material configurations on the Gemini 4 and Gemini 8 EVA cover layer.
Date Taken 1966-01-01
Astronauts Scott and Armstro …
Title Astronauts Scott and Armstrong undergoe water egress training
Description Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (center), command pilot, and David R. Scott (right), pilot of the Gemini 8 prime crew, are suited up for water egress training aboard the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever in the Gulf of Mexico. At left is Dr. Kenneth N. Beers, M.D., Flight Medicine Branch, Center Medical Office.
Date Taken 1966-01-15
Astronaut David Scott underg …
Title Astronaut David Scott undergoes water egress training in building 260A
Description Astronaut David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini 8 prime crew, undergoes water egress training in a special tank in building 260A at the Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC), Houston, Texas. An MSC swimmer assists in the training exercise. A boilerplate model of a Gemini spacecraft floats in water beside Scott.
Date Taken 1966-01-05
Astronaut David Scott practi …
Title Astronaut David Scott practicing for Gemini 8 EVA
Description Astronaut David R. Scott practicing for Gemini 8 extravehicular acitivity (EVA) in bldg 4 of the Manned Spacecraft Center on the air bearing floor. He is wearing the the Hand-Held Maneuvering Unit which he will use during the EVA.
Date Taken 1966-02-01
Gemini 8 crew stands on deck …
Title Gemini 8 crew stands on deck of recovery vessel
Description Astronauts David R. Scott (left), pilot, and Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot, stand on the deck of the destroyer U.S.S. Leonard F. Mason upon its arrival at Nahs, Okinawa.
Date Taken 1966-03-17
Close-up view of Hand Held M …
Title Close-up view of Hand Held Maneuvering Unit for Gemini 8
Description Close-up view of the Hand Held Maneuvering Unit which will be used by Astronaut David R. Scott during the extravehicular activity on the Gemini 8 space flight. High pressure cold gas released through the unit's nozzles produces the required controlled thrust to maneuver in a zero-gravity environment.
Date Taken 1966-01-01
Gemini 8 spacecraft hoisted …
Title Gemini 8 spacecraft hoisted aboard the U.S.S. Leonard F. Mason
Description The Gemini 8 spacecraft, with Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott still aboard, is hoisted aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Leonard F. Mason. Trouble with the Gemini 8 Orbit Attitude and Maneuvering System (OAMS) forced an early termination of the mission.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
U.S. personnel in Okinawa we …
Title U.S. personnel in Okinawa welcome Gemini 8 crew
Description U.S. personnel at the Naha, Okinawa, military installation plan a welcome for the Gemini 8 crew.
Date Taken 1966-03-17
Astronauts Scott and Armstro …
Title Astronauts Scott and Armstrong undergoe water egress training
Description Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (on left), command pilot, and David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini 8 prime crew, use a boilerplate model of a Gemini spacecraft during water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico. Three Manned Spacecraft Center swimmers assist in the training exercise.
Date Taken 1966-01-15
Astronaut David Scott underg …
Title Astronaut David Scott undergoes water egress training
Description Astronaut David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini 8 prime crew, stands on deck of the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever after suiting up for water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico.
Date Taken 1966-01-15
Gemini 8 spacecraft launched …
Title Gemini 8 spacecraft launched from Kennedy Space Center
Description The Gemini 8 spacecraft was launched from the Kennedy Space Center at 11:41 A.M., March 16, 1966.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Gemini 8 crew stands on deck …
Title Gemini 8 crew stands on deck of recovery vessel
Description The Gemini 8 crew stands on the deck of the recovery vessel, the U.S.S. Leonard F. Mason, with three U.S. Air Force pararescue men. Left to right (standing) are Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot, A/2C Glenn M. Moore, Astronaut David R. Scott, pilot, kneeling, left to right are A/1C Eldridge M. Neal, and S/Sgt Larry D. Huyett.
Date Taken 1966-03-17
Gemini 8 spacecraft launched …
Title Gemini 8 spacecraft launched from Kennedy Space Center
Description The Gemini 8 spacecraft was launched from the Kennedy Space Center at 11:41 A.M., March 16, 1966.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Agena Target Docking vehicle …
Title Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
Description The Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini 8 spacecraft during rendezvous in space. The Agena is approximately 1000 feet away from the nose of the spacecraft (lower left).
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Astronaut Neil Armstrong in …
Title Astronaut Neil Armstrong in Launch Complex 16 trailer during suiting up
Description Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot of the Gemini 8 space flight, sits in the Launch Complex 16 trailer during suiting up operations for the Gemini 8 mission. Suit technician Jim Garrepy assists.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Personnel in Mission Control …
Title Personnel in Mission Control watch Gemini 8 launch on their screens
Description Personnel in Mission Control watch Gemini 8 launch on their screens.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Agena Target Docking Vehicle …
Title Agena Target Docking Vehicle liftoff prior to Gemini 8 launch
Description An Agena Target Docking Vehicle atop its Atlas launch vehicle lifted off Launch Complex 14 at Cape Kennedy at 10 a.m. March 16, 1966, just prior to the Gemini 8 launch. The Agena served as a rendezvous and docking vehicle for the Gemini 8 spacecraft. A chase plane leaves a contrail in the background.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Astronaut Neil A. Amrstrong …
Title Astronaut Neil A. Amrstrong in Gemini 8 spacecraft during countdown
Description Closeup view of Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot of the Gemini 8 space flight, making final adjustments and checks in the spacecraft during the Gemini 8 prelaunch countdown.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Gemini 8 prime and backup cr …
Title Gemini 8 prime and backup crews during press conference
Description Gemini 8 prime and backup crews during press conference. Left to right are Astronauts David R. Scott, prime crew pilot, Neil A. Armstrong, prime crew command pilot, Charles Conrad Jr., backup crew command pilot, and Richard F. Gordon Jr., backup crew pilot.
Date Taken 1966-02-26
Gemini 8 prime crew and othe …
Title Gemini 8 prime crew and other astronauts at prelaunch breakfast
Description The Gemini 8 prime crew, along with several fellow astronauts, have a hearty breakfast of steak and eggs on the morning of the Gemini 8 launch. Seated clockwise around the table, starting at lower left, are Donald K. Slayton, Manned Spaceflight Center (MSC) Assistant Director for Flight Crew Operations, Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Gemini 8 command pilot, Scientist-Astronaut F. Curtis Michel, Astronaut R. Walter Cunningham, Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. (face obscured), Chief, MSC Astronaut Office, Astronaut David R. Scott, Gemini 8 pilot, and Astronaut Roger B. Chaffee.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Astronauts Scott and Armstro …
Title Astronauts Scott and Armstrong inserted into Gemini 8 spacecraft
Description Astronauts David R. Scott and Neil A. Armstrong inserted into Gemini 8 spacecraft prior to liftoff.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Astronauts Armstrong and Sco …
Title Astronauts Armstrong and Scott walk up ramp at Pad 19 Gemini 8 countdown
Description Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (foreground), command pilot, and David R. Scott, pilot, walk up the ramp at Pad 19 during the Gemini 8 prelaunch countdown.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Agena Target Docking vehicle …
Title Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
Description The Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini 8 spacecraft during rendezvous in space. The Agena is approximately 1000 feet away from the nose of the spacecraft (lower left).
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Astronaut David R. Scott in …
Title Astronaut David R. Scott in Gemini 8 spacecraft during countdown
Description Closeup view of Astronaut David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini 8 space flight, making final adjustments and checks in the spacecraft during the Gemini 8 prelaunch countdown. In the background almost out of view is Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, command pilot.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Astronauts Armstrong and Sco …
Title Astronauts Armstrong and Scott walk up ramp at Pad 19 during countdown
Description Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott walk up the ramp at Pad 19 during Gemini 8 prelaunch countdown.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Agena Target Docking vehicle …
Title Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
Description Closer view of the Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini 8 spacecraft during rendezvous in space.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Astronauts Scott and Armstro …
Title Astronauts Scott and Armstrong in white room entering Gemini 8 spacecraft
Description Astronauts David R. Scott (left) and Neil A. Armstrong, both in full spacesuits, in white room entering the Gemini 8 spacecraft during countdown simulation.
Date Taken 1966-03-11
Astronaut David R. Scott in …
Title Astronaut David R. Scott in Launch Complex 16 trailer during suiting up
Description Astronaut David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini 8 space flight, in the Launch Complex 16 trailer during suiting up operations for the Gemini 8 mission. NASA suit technician Joe Schmitt helps the Astronaut put on his gloves.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Astronaut David R. Scott in …
Title Astronaut David R. Scott in Launch Complex 16 trailer during suiting up
Description Astronaut David R. Scott, pilot of the Gemini 8 space flight, relaxes in the Launch Complex 16 trailer during suiting up operations for the Gemini 8 mission.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Agena Target Docking vehicle …
Title Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
Description The Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini 8 spacecraft during rendezvous in space. The Agena is approximately 1000 feet away from the nose of the spacecraft (lower left).
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Insignia for the Gemini 8 fl …
Title Insignia for the Gemini 8 flight
Description Color design for the emblem of the Gemini 8 flight. Roman numerals indicates the eight flight in the Gemini Series.
Date Taken 1966-03-10
Gemini 8 spacecraft hoisted …
Title Gemini 8 spacecraft hoisted aboard the U.S.S. Leonard F. Mason
Description The Gemini 8 spacecraft, with Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott still aboard, is hoisted aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Leonard F. Mason. Trouble with the Gemini 8 Orbit Attitude and Maneuvering System (OAMS) forced an early termination of the mission.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Agena Target Docking vehicle …
Title Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
Description Closer view of the Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini 8 spacecraft during rendezvous in space.
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Agena Target Docking vehicle …
Title Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft
Description The Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini 8 spacecraft during rendezvous in space. The Gemini adaptor of the Agena is approximately 2 feet away from the nose of the spacecraft (lower left) (25784), Agena Target Docking vehicle as seen from Gemini 8 spacecraft. Instrument panel on the Agena is slightly out of focus (center) (25785).
Date Taken 1966-03-16
Astronauts Armstrong and Sco …
Title Astronauts Armstrong and Scott during photo session outside KSC
Description Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong (left), command pilot, and David R. Scott, pilot, the Gemini 8 prime crew, during a photo session outside the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Mission Control Center. They are standing in front of a radar dish.
Date Taken 1966-03-11
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