Space Rocket History Podcast

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Space Rocket History #72 - Gemini VIII with Neil Armstrong and Dave Scott - Part 1

Posted July 24, 2014 • 00:45:09

On September 20th 1965, NASA named the crew for Gemini VIII. The command pilot selected was Neil Armstrong, a civilian test pilot with much experience...

Space Rocket History #71 - Agena vs. the Augmented Target Docking Adapter, with Some EVA Equipment on the Side

Posted July 17, 2014 • 00:30:23

Many doubted that Agena could be ready in time to meet Gemini’s tight launch schedules. The end of 1965 saw Agena’s usefulness in manned space flight...

Space Rocket History #70 - Luna 5-9 - Never Give Up

Posted July 10, 2014 • 00:27:12

During 1965 through January 1966, several significant Soviet unmanned scientific missions were launched. Five of the missions will be covered in this...

Space Rocket History #69 - Zond 3, Venera 3, and Asterix

Posted July 3, 2014 • 00:21:34

The Zond program was one of two lunar exploration programs conducted by the Soviet Union to investigate the Moon and its vicinity. The program began...

Space Rocket History #68 - Gemini VI & VII with Wally Schirra, Tom Stafford, Frank Borman, and Jim Lovell - Rendezvous - Part 4

Posted June 19, 2014 • 00:37:24

The Gemini Program was conceived after it became evident to NASA officials that an intermediate step was required between Project Mercury and the Apollo...