Gemini-X (10)

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Titan-II (10)

EVA

Crew:

John W. Young

Michael Collins

Backup Crew:

Alan L. Bean

Clifton C. Williams, Jr.

CapCom:

L. Gordon Cooper Jr. (Cape, Houston)

Edwin E. Aldrin (Houston)

Milestones:

Payload:

Gemini-X capsule

Mission Objective:

Primary objective was to rendezvous and dock with Gemini Agena target vehicle (GATV-5005) launched as TLV-5305 from Complex 14 on 7/18/66. Secondary objectives included: Rendezvous and dock in 4th revolution. Rendezvous with Gemini Agena target vehicle GATV-8 using Agena propulsion systems, Conduct EVA, Practice docking, Perform 14 experiments, Perform system evaluation on bending-mode tests; docked maneuvers; static discharge; monitoring; post-docked Agena maneuvers; reentry guidance; park Gemini Agena target vehicle (GATV) in 352km (190.3 nm) orbit. Spacecraft weight: 3763kg. GATV weight: 8097kg

Launch:

July 18, 1966. 5:20:26.648 pm EST

Orbit:

Altitude: 753.3km (412.2 nm)

Inclination: 28.85 degrees

Orbits: 43

Duration: 2 days 22 hours 46 min 39 seconds

Distance: km

Landing:

July 21, 1966. 4:07pm. Landing was at 26deg 44.7min North and 71deg 57min West. Miss distance was 6.2km (3.4 nm).

Mission Highlights:

1 hour, 29 min. EVA. All primary objectives and most secondary objectives were met. The practice docking secondary objective and some experiments were canceled due to insufficent fuel reserves.

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