The plight of Gemini 8 seemed desperate enough while it tumbled out of control on its high orbit. Last week, when the perils of that wild ride were reviewed at a Houston press conference, Astronauts ...

A wing and a prayer -- Test flight, high desert, and a satellite or three -- Those who would ride rockets -- The moon is calling -- Pasadena overshoot -- Training days -- Home fire -- The Gemini twins ...