Gemini 6 and 7 perform first controlled rendezvous in Earth orbit 50 years ago today (Dec 15 1965)


Video: '(4) Gemini 6 (CBS NEWS)' (CBS coverage begins at 12:30:00 UTC with launch at 13:37:26 UTC)

(Wednesday, December 15, 1965, 17:27 UTC) — Two U.S. manned spacecraft, Gemini 6A and Gemini 7, maneuvered to within 10 feet of each other today while in orbit.