Spacewalk and Gemini X Return to Earth

Gemini 10 successfully docked in space, reached record heights, and attempted a rendezvous with Agena 8. Astronaut Collins performed a spacewalk, marking the first time a man worked with an orbiting object. The mission concluded with a successful reentry and splashdown, achieving a pinpoint landing.

What was the initial achievement of the Gemini 10 mission?

• Launching a satellite

• Landing on the Moon

• Docking with another spacecraft

• Returning to Earth

What was the record height reached by the combined vehicles during the Gemini 10 mission?

• 185 miles

• 476 miles

• 300 miles

• 232 miles

Which spacecraft did Gemini 10 attempt to rendezvous with?

• Gemini 8

• Sputnik 1

• Agena 8

• Apollo 11

What was significant about astronaut Collins' spacewalk?

• He worked with an orbiting space object

• It was the first spacewalk ever

• He landed on the Moon

• He repaired a satellite

What was the temperature during reentry into Earth's atmosphere?

• 1,000 degrees

• 2,000 degrees

• 3,000 degrees

• 4,000 degrees