Gemini 8 was piloted by Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott. Armstrong served as the command pilot, while Scott was the pilot for the mission.
The Gemini VIII mission marked a significant point in space exploration, being the first mission to achieve a successful docking in space. The crew members and their roles were:
| Role | Astronaut |
|---|---|
| Command Pilot | Neil A. Armstrong |
| Pilot | David R. Scott |
Launch Details of Gemini 8
The Gemini VIII spacecraft, carrying Armstrong and Scott, launched from Launch Complex 19 at 11:41 a.m. EST on March 16. This followed the successful launch of the Atlas-Agena target vehicle for the mission, which had lifted off from KSC Launch Complex 14 at 10 a.m. EST on the same day.
