Historical Events tagged with "capekennedy"
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Gemini 11 Achieves Historic Human Spaceflight
Gemini 11 successfully launched astronauts Charles Duke and Richard Gordon to space, reaching an altitude record of 850 miles. This mission marked the second orbital docking in the Gemini program with the Agena target vehicle, showcasing advanced space rendezvous techniques. The astronauts conducted experiments and served as a critical step towards the Apollo lunar landing missions. The success of Gemini 11 demonstrated America's growing capabilities in human spaceflight and set the stage for future innovations in space technology and exploration.
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