g_v_c_o_AKP (Aerojet-General Corp. PR photo, no. C 765 219)
Striking depiction by George Mathis, Aerojet General Corporation’s artist, of the Gemini-Titan II second stage ignition ‘corona’.
Per a caption/description associated with another depiction of this phenomena, from the opposing perspective, likely also rendered by Mr. Mathis, Gemini 6 Astronaut Tom Stafford is cited as having witnessed it.
Possibly photographically recorded as well? If so, by onboard cameras? Long-range tracking cameras? I must admit, I know/have seen/have sought out very little Gemini-Titan ascent/staging footage.
8.5” x 11”.
g_v_c_o_AKP (Aerojet-General Corp. PR photo, no. C 765 219)
Striking depiction by George Mathis, Aerojet General Corporation’s artist, of the Gemini-Titan II second stage ignition ‘corona’.
Per a caption/description associated with another depiction of this phenomena, from the opposing perspective, likely also rendered by Mr. Mathis, Gemini 6 Astronaut Tom Stafford is cited as having witnessed it.
Possibly photographically recorded as well? If so, by onboard cameras? Long-range tracking cameras? I must admit, I know/have seen/have sought out very little Gemini-Titan ascent/staging footage.
8.5” x 11”.