Gemini X
Titan II GLV
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Rocket Launch Video
Crew
John Young
- Birthday: 09/24/1930
- Role: Command Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 03/23/1965
- Last Flight: 11/28/1983
John Watts Young was an American astronaut, naval officer and aviator, test pilot, and aeronautical engineer. He became the n...
Michael Collins
- Birthday: 10/31/1930
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 07/18/1966
- Last Flight: 07/16/1969
Michael Collins (born October 31, 1930) (Major General, USAF, Ret.) was an American former astronaut and test pilot. Selected...
Mission
Gemini X (Gemini 10)
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Gemini 10 was the eighth crewed mission of the NASA's Project Gemini. It was commanded by Command Pilot John W. Young and Pilot Michael Collins. Gemini 10 achieved the objectives planned for the last two missions - rendezvous and docking with Agena target vehicle, and EVA. The mission started on July 18, 1966, 22:20:26 UTC and ended on July 21, 1966, 21:07:05 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 1005 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.
