Space Progess: More Astronauts & New Devices
Space Progess: More Astronauts & New Devices
Space Progress: More Astronauts & New Devices A new space team for the moon shot is introduced: Nine who will man the Gemini and Apollo craft that are designed for the path that leads to the moon. New devices are unveiled, too -- mock-ups of the Gemini and a space station designed to service it, and the X-20, a delta-winged plane that will be launched by Titan rockets and will land under pilot guidance. Animated graphics of shuttles lifting off and traveling into outer space. WS of table with men seated. Neil Armstrong, Frank Borman, Charles Conrad, James Lovell, James McDivitt, Elliot See, Thomas Stafford, Edward White and John Young. Gemini craft. Rubberized ring hub ? Man in astronaut suit entering hub? Man in astronaut suit attempting to lay down on collapsible bed? U.S. Air Force X-20 "Dyna-Soar" is revealed.