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Gemini XII Preparations – August 1966

Gemini - August 1966
Astronaut Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, prime crew pilot of the Gemini XII spaceflight, undergoes evaluation procedures with the Astronaut Maneuvering Unit in the 30-foot altitude chamber. The Astronaut Maneuvering Unit subsequently was deleted from the mission so Aldrin could demonstrate basic spacewalk capabilities required for Apollo missions.

Astronaut Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin, prime crew pilot of the Gemini XII spaceflight, undergoes evaluation procedures with the Astronaut Maneuvering Unit in the 30-foot altitude chamber at McDonnell Aircraft. The Astronaut Maneuvering Unit subsequently was deleted from the mission so Aldrin could demonstrate basic spacewalk capabilities required for Apollo missions.

Image Credit: NASA