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Titan II GLV: Gemini I

Gemini 1 was the first mission in NASA's Gemini program. An uncrewed test flight of the Gemini spacecraft, its main objectives were to test the structural integrity of the new spacecraft and modified Titan II launch vehicle. It was also the first test of the new tracking and communication systems for the Gemini program and provided training for the ground support crews for the first crewed missions.

Wednesday, 8 April 1964
Titan II GLV: Gemini I

Mission Data

United States Air Force
🇺🇸United States Air ForceEst. 1947
Launch VehicleTitan II GLV
Vehicle FamilyTitan
Vehicle Record12 of 12 launches (100%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record972 successes / 106 failures (90%)
Success Streak68 consecutive
ProgramGemini · Human Spaceflight
Mission TypeTest Flight
Target OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch PadLaunch Complex 19
Location🇺🇸 Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA USA
Orbital Launches This Year#22
Agency Launches This Year#12
Launches From This Pad12
Launches From This Site1,132
Status Note

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

About 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.

Launch Site

Launch Complex 19 · 28.5069°N 80.5542°W

Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.