by Ben | Apr 10, 2024 | NASA
On April 8, 1964, Gemini 1 successfully completed the first uncrewed test flight of the Gemini spacecraft and its Titan II booster. The three-orbit mission proved the structural integrity of the spacecraft and the launch vehicle, paving the way for a second uncrewed...
by Ben | Mar 20, 2024 | NASA
Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford (left), and Walter M. Schirra Jr., pose for the camera during suiting up exercises on Oct. 22, 1965. Stafford was selected among the second group of astronauts in September 1962 by NASA to participate in Projects Gemini and...
by Ben | Oct 20, 2023 | NASA, Press Releases
On Oct. 18, 1963, NASA announced the selection of its third group of astronauts. Chosen from 720 military and civilian applicants, the newest group of 14 astronauts comprised the best educated class up to that time. Seven represented the U.S. Air Force, four the U.S....
by Ben | Oct 18, 2022 | NASA, Press Releases
Former NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions, died Oct. 13. McDivitt passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family and friends in Tucson, Arizona. He was 93 years old. McDivitt was born June 10, 1929, in...
by Ben | May 25, 2020 | NASA, Press Releases
It’s space week here at Cerebral Overload. The last time an Astronaut took off from an American Launch Pad was July 8th 2011. On May 27th 2020, SpaceX will attempt to send the first Astronauts to space from American Soil since then. In honor of that feat, we...
