April 8, 1964 4:00 pm

Gemini I

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Titan II

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Gemini 1 was the first mission in NASA’s Gemini program. An uncrewed test flight of the Gemini spacecraft, its main objectives were to test the structural integrity of the new spacecraft and modified Titan II launch vehicle. It was also the first test of the new tracking and communication systems for the Gemini program and provided training for the ground support crews for the first crewed missions.
Launch Overview
Window Open 16:00 UTC
Window Close 16:00 UTC
Lift Off Apr 8, 1964 · 16:00 UTC
Launch Facility Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad Launch Complex 19
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload Gemini I
Rocket Titan II
Destination Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
Gemini 1 was the first mission in NASA’s Gemini program. An uncrewed test flight of the Gemini spacecraft, its main objectives were to test the structural integrity of the new spacecraft and modified Titan II launch vehicle. It was also the first test of the new tracking and communication systems for the Gemini program and provided training for the ground support crews for the first crewed missions.

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United States Air Force
Launch Complex 19
Launch Overview
Window Open 16:00 UTC
Window Close 16:00 UTC
Lift Off Apr 8, 1964 · 16:00 UTC
Launch Facility Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad Launch Complex 19
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer United States Air Force
Payload Gemini I
Rocket Titan II
Destination Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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