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Gemini III (Gemini 3)

Titan II GLVNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationLaunch Complex 19
Tuesday, March 23, 1965 · 02:24 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

Titan II GLV

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches147
Successes122

Provider

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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USA • Founded 1958

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Mission Brief

Gemini 3 was the first crewed mission of the Gemini program. Mission Command Pilot Gus Grissom and PilotJohn Young flew 3 orbits in a flight that was the last one to be operated from the Cape Kennedy Air Force Station. The mission was considered a success and was the first flight to perform an orbital maneuver. Gemini 3 fired its engines for 1 minute and 14 seconds changing its orbit. The mission lasted 4 hours and 52 minutes.

PayloadGemini III (Gemini 3)
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerGemini
Stages0
PadLaunch Complex 19, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Launch Complex 19, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

LAUNCH SITE
28.507°N, 80.554°W

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.