Astronauts Return Safely After Perfect Gemini 7 Landing
Gemini 7 completed about 206 orbits before a near flawless recovery aboard the carrier Wasp. Borman and Lovell exited the capsule despite a momentary blackout, were examined in the sick bay, and praised by mission control as the recovery task force plucked them from the Pacific.
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Gemini 7 6 6 Docking Highlight Space Mission
Soviet media and American officials praised the Gemini 7 and Gemini 6 rendezvous. Officials noted the docking as a major step toward future lunar missions. Families described the emotional aftermath, with Astronauts Lovell and Borman returning home and sharing thanks.
Pioneer 6 Craft Speeds Toward Sun
Pasadena reports the Pioneer 6 interplanetary satellite, oriented for maximum performance, completed earth sun adjustments 230000 miles from Earth. The craft, 175 pounds, launched from Cape Kennedy, aims to orbit the sun and relay data for about six months with a strong power and communications link.
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American space milestone praised by Tats commentator
The Tats commentator cited Gemini 7 as the record longest manned flight but suggested America built on Soviet techniques. He praised Walter Schirra Thomas Stafford Frank Borman and James Lovell for a serious achievement in piloted flight technique.
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Thousands Cross Wall To Visit Relatives In East Berlin
West Berlin police report 36,000 people crossed the border in four hours as Christmas visits to East Berlin begin for the third year in a row. About 100,000 were expected by nightfall, with 980,264 passes issued through Jan. 2. Each eligible West Berliner may use two day passes. Last year’s visits totaled 825,188.
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Gemini 7 and 6 Set 11 World Space Flight Records
SPACE CENTER Houston Gemini 7 with help from Gemini 6 set 11 space flight world records. Highlights include longest manned flight 330 hours 35 minutes, first rendezvous within 6 to 10 feet of each other, total U.S. man hours 1,352 hours 42 minutes, and most miles traveled in manned spaceflight 5 128 400 by Gemini 7. United States leads in most manned flights and most men sent into space. Russia trails.
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