posted 03-14-2017 08:50 PM
I'm trying to find which Gemini missions were recovered with the astronauts remaining on board their spacecraft while being brought aboard the recovery ship. I know Gemini 6A, Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford remained aboard, but don't believe any others did.
Anyone have details?
randy Member
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posted 03-14-2017 09:38 PM
Neil Armstrong and Dave Scott on Gemini 8 were recovered while still in their spacecraft.
Wehaveliftoff Member
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posted 03-14-2017 10:02 PM
Tom Stafford and Gene Cernan did as well on Gemini 9.
Lasv3 Member
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posted 03-15-2017 12:34 AM
Gemini 8 is not exactly a correct answer. Both astronauts left the spacecraft and climbed the Jacob ladder to board the USS Mason before the capsule was put onboard the recovery ship.
DR Oakes Member
Posts: 16 From: Poplarville Registered: Jan 2017
posted 03-15-2017 07:33 AM
I found the transcript for GLV-9A, Tom and Geno did come aboard with their spacecraft. Stafford even called to request to come aboard. I guess Wally rubbed off on Tom, even though he was a Naval Academy grad!