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What first did Schirra achieve during the Gemini program?

  • First spacewalk

  • First space rendezvous

  • First lunar module pilot

  • First space station docking

Answer

During the Gemini program, Walter Schirra achieved the first space rendezvous, a crucial milestone in space exploration. This accomplishment involved meticulously maneuvering his spacecraft to meet and dock with another spacecraft in orbit. This intricate procedure laid the groundwork for future missions, enabling astronauts to repair satellites, construct space stations, and explore the vast expanse of the cosmos.
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