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Crew
Gordon Cooper
- Birthday: 03/06/1927
- Role: Command Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 05/15/1963
- Last Flight: 08/21/1965
Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper Jr. was an American aerospace engineer, test pilot, United States Air Force pilot, and ...
Pete Conrad
- Birthday: 06/02/1930
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 08/21/1965
- Last Flight: 05/25/1973
Charles "Pete" Conrad Jr. was an American NASA astronaut, aeronautical engineer, naval officer and aviator, test pi...
Mission
Gemini V (Gemini 5)
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Gemini 5 was the third crewed mission of the NASA's Project Gemini. The mission was commanded by Command Pilot L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. and Pilot Charles "Pete" Conrad, Jr. The mission began on August 21, 1965, 13:59:59 UTC and ended on August 29, 1965, 12:55:13 UTC.
Location
Launch Complex 19
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Launch Complex 19 has witnessed the launch of 12 rockets, including 11 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1029 rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Rocket
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II GLV
The Titan II GLV (Gemini Launch Vehicle) or Gemini-Titan II was an American expendable launch system derived from the Titan II missile, which was used to launch twelve Gemini missions for NASA between 1964 and 1966. Two unmanned launches followed by ten manned ones were conducted from Launch Complex 19 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, starting with Gemini 1 on April 8, 1964.
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
