National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTitan II GLVLaunch Complex 19, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Titan II GLV | Gemini XI
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No countdown — this launch time is not yet known to the minute.September 12, 1966Add to calendar
National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 84th launch · 10th this year · humanity's 606th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Sep 12, 14:42 – Sep 12, 14:42 UTC
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Gemini XI (Gemini 11)
Gemini 11 was the ninth crewed mission of the NASA's Project Gemini. It was commanded by Command Pilot Charles "Pete" Conrad, Jr. and Pulot Richard F. Gordon, Jr. The crew performed a direct-ascent rendezvous with the Agena Target Vehicle on the first orbit and used the Agena rocket engine to put the combined craft in a higher orbit. Astronauts also performed two EVAs and conducted various scientific experiments. The mission started on September 12, 1966, 14:42:26 UTC and, having performed the first totally automatic, computer-controlled reentry, it ended on September 15, 1966, 13:59:35 UTC.
Human Exploration · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Crew
Pete ConradCommand Pilot · NASA
Richard F. Gordon Jr.Pilot · NASA
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