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Titan II GLV | Gemini VIII
Titan II GLV | Gemini VIII launched on Wed, Mar 16, 1966, 04:41 PM UTC — a National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission.
Launch SuccessfulNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lifted offNET Mar 1966
NET Wed, Mar 16, 1966, 04:41 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Titan IIVehicle
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationProvider
Launch Complex 19Pad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
GeminiProgram
Human ExplorationMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Titan II to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Titan II ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Gemini VIII (Gemini 8)
Gemini 8 was the sixth crewed mission of the NASA's Project Gemini. The mission was commanded by Command Pilot Neil A. Armstrong and Pilot David R. Scott. Gemini 8 conducted the first docking of two spacecraft in orbit, but suffered the first critical in-space system failure of a U.S. spacecraft which threatened the lives of the astronauts and required immediate abort of the mission. The mission began on March 16, 1966, 16:41:02 UTC and ended on March 17, 1966, 03:22:28 UTC.
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What time does Titan II GLV | Gemini VIII launch?
Titan II GLV | Gemini VIII is scheduled to lift off Wed, Mar 16, 1966, 04:41 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Titan II GLV | Gemini VIII?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Titan II GLV | Gemini VIII?
Titan II GLV | Gemini VIII is an National Aeronautics and Space Administration mission flying on a Titan II.
Where does Titan II GLV | Gemini VIII launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Complex 19, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.