Spacecraft Archive
Titan II GLV
Gemini
A modified Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile that launched every Gemini mission, chosen for its reliability and its hypergolic propellants, which allowed a rapid-response launch escape system.
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Gemini • Retired
Overview
Built for the mission
A modified Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile that launched every Gemini mission, chosen for its reliability and its hypergolic propellants, which allowed a rapid-response launch escape system.
Spacecraft Details
Type
Launch Vehicle
Manufacturer
Martin Marietta
Height
109 ft (33.2 m)
Stages
2
First Crewed Flight
March 23, 1965
Last Crewed Flight
November 11, 1966
Program
Gemini
Status
Retired
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Project Gemini
Developed the techniques needed for lunar missions, including rendezvous, docking, and long-duration flights.
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