Overcoming the doubts expressed before the mission about the ability of the two astronauts to endure more than a week together in a small spacecraft, fulfil their objectives and still end the mission on friendly terms and in good health, the Gemini 5 astronauts achieved their aim of almost a full eight days in space. The historic mission was only terminated one orbit early due to approaching adverse weather in the landing area. After a brief conversation with fellow astronaut and Sealab II crewmember Scott Carpenter, who was embarking on a record 28-day stay underwater, the Gemini 5 mission concluded with a successful splashdown and recovery on August 29, 1965, setting a new endurance record of over 190 hours. It was a milestone, but one that was expected to be surpassed by another Gemini crew just a few months later.


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    Title :

    “Everything is just peachy keen”


    Additional title:

    Springer Praxis Books(formerly: Springer-Praxis Series)


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    Published in:

    Gemini 5 ; Chapter : 14 ; 291-309


    Publication date :

    2023-03-08


    Size :

    19 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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