Use the information in the slidesto create a TEAM poster…just like

your homework!1. (80 pts) listing the eight most important facts

and accomplishments of this project.2. (5 pts) Include a hand drawing of the insignia.3. (5 pts) Include a hand drawing of the rocket4. (10 pts) Give it a title…the project’s name5. Be sure to make the writing easy to read…and

colorful!

Project Gemini

Carried two people into space Goal was to develop space travel techniques that

would help them be ready for the later Apollo missions.

10 different launches March 1965-November 1966

Named after the constellation Gemini, the twins.

Why would NASA name it after twins?

Gemini VI & VII: First docking (joining) of two manned

spacecraft…in outer space!!

One of the rocket engines.About as tall as a basketball hoop.

Here, astronauts couldlive for eight days

•First extravehicular (outside of space vehicle) space walk: Gus Grissom, Gemini IV• He was on a space walk for 22

minutes!• Why is he wearing a tether/leash in

outer space?

•Go back to our Science page and watch a video of his space walk!

Landing: Splashdown