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Gemini VIII splashdown, Armstrong and Scott with hatches open, March 16, 1966
Gemini VIII splashdown, Armstrong and Scott with hatches open, March 16, 1966. Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott sit with their spacecraft while awaiting the arrival of the recovery ship, the USS Leonard F. Mason after the successful, but early, completion of their Gemini VIII mission. Splashdown took place in the Pacific Ocean, 800 kilometers (500 miles) east of Okinawa and 1, 000 kilometers (620 miles) south of Yokosuka, Japan. The astronautes were assisted by USAF Pararescuemen Eldrige M. Neal, Larry D. Huyett, and Glenn M. Moore. The overhead view shows the spacecraft with the yellow flotation collar attached to stabilize it in choppy seas. The green marker dye is highly visible from the air and is used as a locating aid
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This print captures the historic moment of the Gemini VIII splashdown on March 16,1966. Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott can be seen sitting with their spacecraft, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the USS Leonard F. Mason, the recovery ship for their successful mission. Located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 800 kilometers east of Okinawa and 1,000 kilometers south of Yokosuka, Japan, this splashdown marked a significant achievement in space exploration. The yellow flotation collar attached to the spacecraft is visible from an overhead view and serves to stabilize it amidst choppy seas. The green marker dye used as a locating aid stands out prominently against the vast ocean expanse. It not only helps guide rescue teams but also symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet's boundaries. Assisting Armstrong and Scott during this crucial moment were USAF Pararescuemen Eldrige M. Neal, Larry D. Huyett, and Glenn M. Moore - unsung heroes who played a vital role in ensuring a safe return for these brave astronauts. This image encapsulates an era when America was at the forefront of space exploration and showcases both human ingenuity and courage in pushing boundaries never before imagined possible.
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