Sept. 14, 1966 - View From Gemini XI, 850 Miles Above the Earth


The western half of Australia, looking west, as seen from the Gemini XI spacecraft, 850 miles above the Earth on Sept. 14, 1966. Reaching this record-shattering altitude was a highlight of a demanding, three-day mission for Gemini XI command pilot Charles "Pete" Conrad and pilot Dick Gordon. via NASA http://ift.tt/2cttuTc

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