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Gemini 10
GTA-10
July 18-21, 1966Page 10
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China 
Taiwan
Debris outside window
Because the transponder on the Agena 8 no longer function, the astronauts had to use a recticle to calculate closing distance and speed when attempting rendezvous. This was the first space rendezvous accomplished without using on-board radar.
"I don't believe it myself."
John Young, talking with Mission Control during Agena 8 rendezvous
Venezuela 
Mexico
Mike Collins space walk to rendezvous with the Agena 8 target demonstrated that the U.S. had the capability to inspect any space vehicle in orbit. During the rendezvous with Agena 8, Collins retrieved a canister of microorganisms that had been exposed to space conditions since the Gemini 8 mission. Some of the organisms had survived. 
Indian Ocean
"Columbus was right. The world is round."
- John Young
Yucatan
Cyclonic Eddy 
Orinoco and Essequibo Rivers
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