National Aeronautics and Space Administration Gemini VI-A Titan II GLV
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Wally Schirra
- Birthday: 03/12/1923
- Role: Command Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/03/1962
- Last Flight: 10/11/1968
Walter Marty Schirra Jr. was an American naval aviator and NASA astronaut. In 1959, he became one of the original seven astro...
Thomas P. Stafford
- Birthday: 09/17/1930
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 12/15/1965
- Last Flight: 07/15/1975
Thomas Patten Stafford was an American Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut.
About the Gemini VI-A (Gemini 6A) Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Gemini 6A was the fifth crewed mission of NASA's Project Gemini. The mission was commanded by Command Pilot Walter M. Schirra, Jr. and Pilot Thomas P. Stafford. The mission achieved the first crewed rendezvous with the Gemini 7 spacecraft. The mission began on December 15, 1965, 13:37:26 UTC and ended on December 16, 1965, 15:28:50 UTC.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 19
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Launch Complex 19 launch pad has hosted 12 rocket launches, including 11 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1111 total 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.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II GLV Rocket
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II Gemini VI-A (Gemini 6A) launch scheduled?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II Gemini VI-A (Gemini 6A) launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II Gemini VI-A (Gemini 6A) mission launch from?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II rocket launched from Launch Complex 19 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. 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.
What rocket was used for the Gemini VI-A (Gemini 6A) mission?
The Gemini VI-A (Gemini 6A) mission launched aboard a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II rocket. 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II Gemini VI-A (Gemini 6A) launch?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II Gemini VI-A (Gemini 6A) launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II Gemini VI-A (Gemini 6A) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest National Aeronautics and Space Administration Titan II launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Gemini VI-A (Gemini 6A) mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official National Aeronautics and Space Administration live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.