Gemini 8, launched on March 16, 1966, was supposed to test a docking maneuver, but would ultimately test astronauts Neil Armstrong's and Dave Scott's bravery. | American Experience | PBS

Gemini 8 launched on March 16, 1966, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Dave Scott aboard. The mission was designed to test the docking maneuver, but would ultimately test the astronauts' bravery. It was the first emergency in space. CHASING THE MOON premieres on PBS July 8 → pbs.org/chasingthemoon | American Experience | PBS