The day this event occurred, our Principal in Junior High gave us the sound of the liftoff of Gemini 6 over our school P.A. system, and again when rendezvous was achieved, told the school himself. Even then, some students could not had cared less, as they were all 'Beatles Crazy' and more interested in the British Invasion. I was Space crazy and could not wait to get home to watch the news. Thanks for providing this historic video.
I absolutely LOVE this stuff from you. The early days of US space flight are my favorite era. Mercury Gemini and Apollo were the most exciting ever in space exploration. This stuff is like gold to me. Thank you.
What is most notable about this to me - is the level of scientific detail they discuss with the audience. There is no talking down to the audience - the presume that people are intelligent and understand basic math, basic science and engineering principals - There is no need to explain to the viewer that orbits are elliptical it is presumed that most viewers have taken high school geometery. Today - we are so far below this level of education. If you showed this exact broadcast to the average viewer today - they would be lost and would lose interest. We have had it too easy for too many decades, lost our core values of hard work, learning and national pride. Not sure it can be brought back - it would require institution of a level of discipline that a spoiled population would reject. When you lower standards - they are very difficult to raise.
I was eight years old when this mission launched. I haven’t seen this television coverage since then and it’s a great experience to see it again. I loved the Gemini missions nearly as much as Apollo. Thanks for making this available. I really appreciate it.
This is so incredibly amazing! I'm so grateful that these films and video have been saved, preserved and uploaded for us to watch in 2024! I was a baby during Apollo and barely remember Apollo 10& 11 on the TV.
Those graphics showing the plane changing and orbital maneuvers actually helped me visualize those maneuvers better than anything I've seen so far especially the plane shift. Wow! Great stuff, thanks LM5 for organizing this and letting us all watch so easily.
I can’t tell you how nice it is to listen to Walter doing the play by play, one of the sounds of my childhood.
The day this event occurred, our Principal in Junior High gave us the sound of the liftoff of Gemini 6 over our school P.A. system, and again when rendezvous was achieved, told the school himself. Even then, some students could not had cared less, as they were all 'Beatles Crazy' and more interested in the British Invasion. I was Space crazy and could not wait to get home to watch the news. Thanks for providing this historic video.
I absolutely LOVE this stuff from you. The early days of US space flight are my favorite era. Mercury Gemini and Apollo were the most exciting ever in space exploration. This stuff is like gold to me. Thank you.
I met walter schirra once after he gave a presentation to my highschool in '96. what an amazing man and an american hero
What is most notable about this to me - is the level of scientific detail they discuss with the audience. There is no talking down to the audience - the presume that people are intelligent and understand basic math, basic science and engineering principals - There is no need to explain to the viewer that orbits are elliptical it is presumed that most viewers have taken high school geometery. Today - we are so far below this level of education. If you showed this exact broadcast to the average viewer today - they would be lost and would lose interest. We have had it too easy for too many decades, lost our core values of hard work, learning and national pride. Not sure it can be brought back - it would require institution of a level of discipline that a spoiled population would reject. When you lower standards - they are very difficult to raise.
Your devotion to making this material available is greatly appreciated.
every time i watch one of these videos it makes me feel like i was back in school watching this with me and my buddies
I love this so much. I wish I could go back in time to be there. It's such important history.
This is absolutely incredible to see. I was -30 when this happened
In addition to the space history, I like the fact that the pre-Christmas 1965 commericals were preserved. It really captures the culture of the era.
Three and half hour broadcast for an orbital launch...
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I was a kid during this space flight era. So great to hear Mr Cronkite.
Would give the rest of my live for 2 years back in these days ...
man... the Gemini/Titan II was such a hot rod.
I was eight years old when this mission launched. I haven’t seen this television coverage since then and it’s a great experience to see it again. I loved the Gemini missions nearly as much as Apollo. Thanks for making this available. I really appreciate it.
This is so incredibly amazing! I'm so grateful that these films and video have been saved, preserved and uploaded for us to watch in 2024! I was a baby during Apollo and barely remember Apollo 10& 11 on the TV.
WC WAS A TOP-NOTCH COMMENTATOR BACK IN THE DAY, 55-YEARS AGO.
Fantastic restoration of this Gemini launch. Walter Cronkite was our absolute favorite announcer.
Those graphics showing the plane changing and orbital maneuvers actually helped me visualize those maneuvers better than anything I've seen so far especially the plane shift. Wow! Great stuff, thanks LM5 for organizing this and letting us all watch so easily.