🚀The image from Gemini 12 is considered the first-ever selfie in space.
📸Buzz Aldrin operated a camera while standing in the open hatch of the spacecraft.
🌒Aldrin's mission, Gemini 12, involved ultraviolet photography of star clusters at night.
👨🚀Aldrin pioneered early spacewalk technology and was disappointed when certain tasks were canceled.
🌐Aldrin explains the challenges of docking and maneuvering in orbit and shares his thoughts on NASA's conservative nature.
What was the purpose of Buzz Aldrin's mission, Gemini 12?
—The mission involved ultraviolet photography of star clusters at night.
How was the famous selfie taken?
—Buzz Aldrin operated a camera in the open hatch of the spacecraft.
What challenges did Aldrin face with early spacewalk technology?
—Aldrin faced difficulties during spacewalks, including issues with overheating and frustration with certain tasks.
How did Aldrin feel about NASA's conservative nature?
—Aldrin was disappointed with NASA's conservatism and the cancellation of certain tasks and experiments.
What were Aldrin's thoughts on docking and maneuvering in orbit?
—Aldrin discusses the complexities and challenges of docking and maneuvering in orbit.
00:09Buzz Aldrin describes Gemini 12's mission of ultraviolet photography of star clusters at night.
00:35Aldrin explains how the famous selfie in space was taken.
03:42Aldrin talks about the challenges faced during early spacewalk technology.
07:19Aldrin expresses his disappointment with NASA's conservative nature.
12:26Aldrin discusses the complexities of docking and maneuvering in orbit.
