Gemini 8 Meets Up With Agena In Space (1966)

Cape Kennedy, Florida, United States of America (USA). GV. Panning shot of Cape Kennedy, Florida. Various shots of the astronauts David Scott and Neil Armstrong getting into their space suits. The two astronauts getting into transfer van that will take them to spaceship. LS. Gantry surrounding the Gemini 8. Various shots of the astronauts going from transfer van, getting into cage lift and travelling up the gantry. Various shots of the two astronauts being fitted into the space capsule and made comfortable for their flight. MS. Nose of Gemini 8. Various shots of press in position near Cape getting ready to film the takeoff. Various shots of Agena rocket lifting off from pad. Various shots inside flight control room. LS. Gemini 8 lifting off from pad. Gemini 8 tilts and follows rocket for 110 feet. Various shots inside the Agena in space. CU. Teleprinter. CU. The teleprinter message advising the spaceship to return to Earth prematurely due to manoeuvring difficulties of Gemini 8. Aerial view of destroyer L