Interesting for the Gemini program, that the countdown was for the ignition, not the launch. They could have easily programmed the Titan to ignite at -0:03 seconds, then have launch at 0:00. This is what they did for Apollo-Saturn V.
Some of these flights are now over 50 years old! And for me it never gets old to watch these launches. I am a real devotee to the commitment the US gov't; people and talent these people gave at a critical time. I will always enjoy listening to the engineers, astronauts and NASA employees that brought this to every American since.. Excellent to watch and re-live--not to mention Walter Cronkite to boot!
And this was one of CBS' first attempts in telecasting a NASA space launch in full color [in September 1965, the network had finally "converted" to color in most of their news programming and coverage of live events, but about half of their prime-time and daytime schedules were still in black and white].
Thank you so very much lunarmodule5. I have been so in love with the gemini/apollo space program.The space shuttles to me were a waste of time and money.We served a purpose in going to the moon.and back Right now as far as im concerned we serve NO purpose.I hope we go back there again someday,if not, then it was so worth it thank you again...
I think it was this Gemini flight where they actually recovered the first stage of the Titan, the ONLY time this ever happened (The Titan is a "fire in the hole" staging, where the 2nd stage fires up while still attached to the 1st stage, this usually destroys the 1st stage).
@Feexer007 I hadnt noticed....until I listened carefully ! I have no idea what it is...sonic boom? This could have been from aircraft in the vicinity flown by other astronauts and were tasked with acting as chase planes in support of the flights....I guess some of them would be going +mach 1 at some point over the Cape after launch. Anyone else know what it could be?
I never realised until watching the CBS coverage of GT6 that the TV companies had a direct link to the PAO in Houston. At one point in the mission coverage Cronkite indicates how this happens.
When the PAO was about to talk he pushed a button which was relayed to the TV station, giving the anchorman time to stop talking and listen in to the live commentary. Cronkite tries to cut off his commentary here when the count had resumed as he knows King is about to speak.
Interesting for the Gemini program, that the countdown was for the ignition, not the launch. They could have easily programmed the Titan to ignite at -0:03 seconds, then have launch at 0:00. This is what they did for Apollo-Saturn V.
Woody615 6 days ago
Some of these flights are now over 50 years old! And for me it never gets old to watch these launches. I am a real devotee to the commitment the US gov't; people and talent these people gave at a critical time. I will always enjoy listening to the engineers, astronauts and NASA employees that brought this to every American since.. Excellent to watch and re-live--not to mention Walter Cronkite to boot!
bonnfyre471 2 months ago
I'm amazed this footage still exists. Awesome.
MattTheSaiyan 3 months ago
Great Stuff!!! Love it.
gemini5865 3 months ago
Is that the ascent announcer that was on early shuttle missions?
ilmsff7 7 months ago
Thank you for uploading this but what was their mission?
MrPypap 9 months ago
And this was one of CBS' first attempts in telecasting a NASA space launch in full color [in September 1965, the network had finally "converted" to color in most of their news programming and coverage of live events, but about half of their prime-time and daytime schedules were still in black and white].
fromthesidelines 9 months ago
Thank you so very much lunarmodule5. I have been so in love with the gemini/apollo space program.The space shuttles to me were a waste of time and money.We served a purpose in going to the moon.and back Right now as far as im concerned we serve NO purpose.I hope we go back there again someday,if not, then it was so worth it thank you again...
Mr11101956 1 year ago
I think it was this Gemini flight where they actually recovered the first stage of the Titan, the ONLY time this ever happened (The Titan is a "fire in the hole" staging, where the 2nd stage fires up while still attached to the 1st stage, this usually destroys the 1st stage).
Zoomer30 1 year ago
Thanks for posting! Beautiful.
prospectnyc 1 year ago
I just love the sounds of those turbopumps blasting on at liftoff thank you so much for posting this, was 10 years to the week before I was born!
aerobat150 1 year ago
2:07 - Most of the pads in this view are now gone.....
vitoduval 1 year ago
Thanks for the great clips! I have wanted to see these launches as they were broadcast for a long long time! These are truly a treasure :)
apollo9guy 1 year ago
@apollo9guy glad you like them! Thanx for the comment
lunarmodule5 1 year ago
Thank you. What is that sound (boom?) on 5:26 ?
Feexer007 1 year ago
@Feexer007 I hadnt noticed....until I listened carefully ! I have no idea what it is...sonic boom? This could have been from aircraft in the vicinity flown by other astronauts and were tasked with acting as chase planes in support of the flights....I guess some of them would be going +mach 1 at some point over the Cape after launch. Anyone else know what it could be?
lunarmodule5 1 year ago
@lunarmodule5 Not the SB from the rocket, they were well beyond Mach gazillion at that point. Could have been a chase plane.
antimatterXXXIII 1 year ago
@Feexer007 I think the Gemini/Titan II combo went transsonic before then. The shockwave only hit afterward.
BigKwell 1 year ago
This is great...never thought I would see actual Gemini TV coverage! Keep more coming please!
tm3rd 1 year ago
@tm3rd You are welcome - Glad you enjoyed it!
lunarmodule5 1 year ago
This is great...never thought I would see actual Gemini TV coverage! Keep more coming please!
tm3rd 1 year ago
Superb coverage - thanks for this ! Very classy production for 1965.
This is better in some ways to the later Apollo era, and way better than the coverage in the 80's, which has dated badly.
PatGleeson123 1 year ago
@PatGleeson123 you are welcome Pat...glad you enjoyed it!
lunarmodule5 1 year ago
I never realised until watching the CBS coverage of GT6 that the TV companies had a direct link to the PAO in Houston. At one point in the mission coverage Cronkite indicates how this happens.
When the PAO was about to talk he pushed a button which was relayed to the TV station, giving the anchorman time to stop talking and listen in to the live commentary. Cronkite tries to cut off his commentary here when the count had resumed as he knows King is about to speak.
All interesting stuff!
lunarmodule5 1 year ago
Really Good Sound in this Launch and also great video work for 1965.
zellco321 1 year ago
@zellco321 Yeah you kinda forget that this was first broadcast 45 years ago!!! Quite amazing!
lunarmodule5 1 year ago