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A Gemini-Titan launch vehicle lifts Gemini 8 into orbit, March 16, 1966. The Gemini spacecraft was launched into an 86-by-147-nautical-mile (159 by 272 km) orbit by a modified Titan II on March 16, 1966 (coincidentally the 40th anniversary of the launch of the world's first liquid-fueled rocket by Dr. Robert H. Goddard), at 10:41:02 a.m. EST ...
Used by Gemini 8 and Gemini 10: 16 March 16:41 GMT: Titan II: LC-19, Cape Canaveral: US Air Force: Gemini 8, 2 Astronauts: NASA: LEO: Crewed Orbital Flight 17 March 1966 Partial Failure First docking in space. (with GATV). OAMS malfunction caused loss of control. Spacecraft became low on fuel after recovering. Terminated early. 17 May
A retired Titan II missile, repainted as GLV-3 12558 (Gemini 3), is on display at KSC Rocket Garden since 2010. [8] Another retired Titan II missile, repainted as GLV-9 12564 (Gemini 9A), is on display at the Stafford Air & Space Museum. [9] A Gemini-Titan II full-scale replica was erected for the 1964 New York World's Fair.
Gemini Malfunction Detection System test 9 November Titan II: N-27 VAFB LC-395-C: Suborbital: Success 14 November Titan I: SM-68 VAFB LC-395-A1: Suborbital: Success 12 December 20:00 Titan II: N-29 CCAFS LC-15: Suborbital: Success Pod T: Pogo oscillation reduction experiment Gemini Malfunction Detection System test 17 December Titan II: N-28 ...
The Agena Target Vehicle (/ ə ˈ dʒ iː n ə /; ATV), also known as Gemini-Agena Target Vehicle (GATV), was an uncrewed spacecraft used by NASA during its Gemini program to develop and practice orbital space rendezvous and docking techniques, and to perform large orbital changes, in preparation for the Apollo program lunar missions. [1]
Car manufacturer Stellantis is recalling 211,581 SUVs and pickup trucks over a software malfunction that could cause their electronic stability control systems to fail.
November 18, 2024 at 8:04 PM Twenty-two thrill seekers were left suspended in midair for more than two hours after a technical malfunction on a Knott's Berry Farm ride brought their fun to a ...
Gemini 6A and 7 accomplished the first space rendezvous on December 15, 1965. [60] Gemini 8 achieved the first space docking with an uncrewed Agena Target Vehicle on March 16, 1966. Gemini 8 was also the first US spacecraft to experience in-space critical failure endangering the lives of the crew. [61]