Project Gemini
1961–1966 US human spaceflight program
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| March 16 2025 |
Gemini 8
Gemini 8 successfully docked with an Agena target vehicle at 23:14 UTC, marking a significant milestone in spacecraft rendezvous and docking capabilities.
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| November 7 2023 | Upon Frank Borman's death, became the oldest living former astronaut. |
| August 27 2023 | His wife Marilyn Lovell passed away at age 93 in Lake Forest, Illinois. |
| January 30 2023 |
Michael Collins
Collins' ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery, providing a final resting place for the Apollo 11 astronaut.
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| October 13 2022 |
James McDivitt
James McDivitt passed away peacefully in his sleep in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 93.
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| April 28 2021 |
Michael Collins
Michael Collins died of cancer at his home in Naples, Florida, at the age of 90, marking the end of a significant life in space exploration.
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| April 28 2021 |
Michael Collins
Passed away at the age of 90.
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| 2019 |
Michael Collins
Collins is featured in the documentary film 'Apollo 11'.
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| 2019 |
Manned Orbiting Laboratory
A book titled 'Spies in Space' by Courtney V.K. Homer was published, documenting the MOL program based on newly declassified documents.
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| 2018 |
Michael Collins
Collins is portrayed by Lukas Haas in the film 'First Man'.
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| 2017 |
Michael Collins
American folk artist John Craigie recorded a song titled 'Michael Collins' for his album 'No Rain, No Rose'.
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| 2017 |
Manned Orbiting Laboratory
MOL astronaut Robert Crippen donated his MOL spacesuit to the National Air and Space Museum.
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| July 2015 |
Manned Orbiting Laboratory
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) declassified over 800 files and photos related to the MOL program.
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| April 2015 | Closed the Lovell's of Lake Forest restaurant, with the property being auctioned the same month. |
| 2014 |
James McDivitt
Enshrined into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
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| February 2014 | Placed the Lovell's of Lake Forest restaurant on the market for sale. |
| 2013 |
Michael Collins
Indie pop group The Boy Least Likely To released the song 'Michael Collins' on the album 'The Great Perhaps'.
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| 2012 |
James McDivitt
Inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame.
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| 2011 |
Michael Collins
The Apollo 11 crew was awarded the New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal in the Capitol Rotunda, the highest civilian award in the United States.
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