Operation AXIOM: The Space Race—The 55th Anniversary of Gemini XII, Part II
15 November 1966: Aldrin conducted three E.V.A.s—two stand-ups & one two-hour excursion outside the capsule—without encountering the difficulties that had plagued previous E.V.A.s; the triumph was attributable to pre-flight neutral buoyancy (water) training, additional handholds & footholds, & scheduled rest periods; they splashed down in the Atlantic & were recovered by the U.S.S. Wasp.Bonus! Space Race Song o' the Day: Gemini XII
John Williams, "Ewok Celebration/Finale" from Star Wars: Episode VI—Return of the Jedi (Space Cadet Mike Papa Whiskey)Semper exploro.
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