Today in 1966 Gemini VIII launched with pilot David Scott and command pilot Neil Armstrong, and rendezvoused with the Agena Target Vehicle 4 hours after launch. Here is footage of them boarding as well as #Agena and #GeminiVIII lifting off. On a side note it was the 40th anniversary of Dr. Robert Goddard’s world first liquid fueled rocket launch. #nasa #agenatargetvehicle #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation #boneyardsafari | Boneyard Safari

5.2K views · 177 reactions | Gemini 8, launched on March 16, 1966, was supposed to test a docking maneuver, but would ultimately test astronauts Neil Armstrong's and Dave Scott's bravery. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook