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Gemini VII

Pad LC-19
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Crew


Frank Borman, Commander 
James A. Lovell, Pilot   
 
Backup Crew CapCom

Payload  

Orbit


Gemini-VII capsule  
Altitude: 327km (177.1 nm) 
Inclination: 28.89 degrees 
Orbits: 206 
Duration: 13 Days, 18 hours, 35 min, 1 seconds 
Distance: km
 

Mission Objective

Primary object was to conduct 14 day mission and evaluate effects on crew.

Secondary objectives included: Provide target for Gemini VI A. Station keep with Gemini VI A and with second stage of GLV. Conduct 20 experiments. Evaluate lightweight pressure suit. Evaluate spacecraft reentry capability. Conduct systems tests. Spacecraft weight: 3663kg. 

Launch   

Landing

December 4, 1965 2:30:03.702pm EST  December 18, 1965. Landed at 25deg 25.1min North, 70.6deg 7min West Miss distance was 11.8km (6.4nm).
 

Mission Highlights

All primary and secondary objectives were achieved. 

 

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