👉 The famous Project Gemini, conducted by NASA from June 1964 to April 1966, was a pivotal space exploration project that built upon the successes of Project Mercury. It aimed to test and refine techniques for long-duration spaceflight, including simultaneous human missions to Earth orbit and lunar orbit. Gemini focused on developing critical skills such as extravehicular activity (EVA), rendezvous and docking, and spacewalk procedures. This project was essential for the eventual success of the Apollo missions, particularly in preparing astronauts for the complexities of lunar landing and return. Gemini's achievements laid the groundwork for human spaceflight capabilities that were crucial for NASA's subsequent lunar missions.
