National History Day 2022-23–Frontiers In History: People, Places, IdeasCheck out our resources for National History Day 2022-23!
Design and Build Process for the Gemini CapsuleNew August 2022! View images and archival footage as engineers describe how the Gemini capsule was designed and built to meet its mission specifications.
Login to ViewThe Gemini CapsuleNew March 2023! View images and archival footage as engineers describe how the Gemini capsule was designed and built to meet its mission specifications.
Login to ViewDesigning and Building the Gemini CapsuleNew March 2023! View images and archival footage as engineers describe how the Gemini capsule was designed and built to meet its mission specifications.
Login to ViewLaunch Process for Gemini MissionsNew March 2023! View images of the process in action as engineers with the Gemin program describe the launch command process used to ensure a safe launch.
Login to ViewThe Importance of Maneuvering Control and Docking to the Gemini MissionsNew November 2022! View images and archival footage as engineers discuss the importance of docking and maneuvering control to the Gemini missions and how both were done.
Login to ViewGetting the Astronauts in the Gemini CapsuleNew November 2022! View archival footage as an engineer who was part of the team putting astronauts into the Gemini capsule describes the process of doing so.
Login to ViewTitan 2 Launch Vehicle in the Gemini ProgramNew November 2022! View archival footage as engineers describe the capacity of the Titan 2 missile and the challenges converting it from its use as an ICBM launch vehicle to a vehicle to launch a spa...
Login to ViewWhy Gemini Missions Had to Successfully DockNew November 2022! View images and archival footage as engineers discuss the importance of docking and maneuvering control to the Gemini missions and how both were done.
Login to ViewAstronauts and the Gemini CapsuleNew November 2022! View archival footage as an engineer who was part of the team putting astronauts into the Gemini capsule describes the process of doing so.
Login to ViewThe Titan 2 Launch Vehicle for Gemini MissionsNew November 2022! View archival footage as engineers describe the capacity of the Titan 2 missile and the challenges converting it from its use as an ICBM launch vehicle to a vehicle to launch a spa...
Login to ViewTesting on Earth for Docking in SpaceNew August 2022! A NASA engineer describes the tests he and colleagues conducted on Earth to make sure that the two vehicles of the Gemini program could successfully dock in space.
Login to ViewThe Launch Command Process in the Gemini ProgramNew August 2022! View images of the process in action as engineers with the Gemin program describe the launch command process used to ensure a safe launch.
Login to ViewCommunicating with the Gemini Astronauts from the Launch Pad and Through the FlightNew August 2022! View archival footage as an engineer with the Gemini program describes how communications occurred with the astronauts on the launch pad and once their flight began.
Login to ViewChallenges of Design and Technology in the Gemini ProgramNew August 2022! An engineer with the Gemini program describes computer software and memory capacity challenges for technology in the program and how they were overcome.
Login to ViewTalking About History: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus GrissomBiographer George Leopold describe Gus Grissom's rise from a small town in Indiana to his career as an astronaut for NASA.
