Footage Of Gemini V Arriving At Hazuke, Fukuoka (1966 Original Black & White Film)

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*Footage of Gemini V Arriving at Hazuke, Fukuoka* (1966) captures the arrival of the Gemini V spacecraft in Hazuke, Fukuoka, Japan. This historical footage documents a key moment in the aftermath of the Gemini V mission, which was a pivotal step in NASA's space program. Gemini V, piloted by astronauts Gordon Cooper and Charles "Pete" Conrad, set a new record for the longest crewed spaceflight at the time, demonstrating the viability of extended missions necessary for future lunar exploration.

Source: National Archives. *Footage of Gemini V Arriving at Hazuke, Fukuoka, 1966*. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/56720

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