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Project Gemini encompassed two unmanned and ten manned spaceflights from 1964-66. The NASA program was designed to develop space travel techniques with a view to putting man on the Moon under the subsequent Apollo project. One of the highlights of Gemini IV was the first American spacewalk, which occurred on 3 June 1965. On that occasion Ed White performed the first ever extravehicular activity (EVA), his foray outside the spacecraft lasting 23 minutes. All ten Gemini missions blasted off aboard Titan II rocket systems from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
- Fully detailed cockpit interior newly produced
- Delicate Gemini spacecraft w/display stand
- Intricate details molded on heat shield
- Includes preformed wire tether
- Realistic 1/72 scale spacewalker inlcuded
- Detailed cabin section w/attitude control thrusters
- Capsule hatches can be assembled open/closed
- Drogue chute cover can be assembled open/closed
- Details of drogue and pilot parachute mortar cartridges mimic the originals
