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Gemini X
Pad LC-19 (25)
Titan-II (10)
EVA
Gemini X capsule |
Altitude: 753.3 km (412.2 nm)
Inclination: 28.85 degrees
Orbits: 43
Duration: 70 hours 46 min 39 seconds
Distance: 1,968,823 km |
Primary objective was to rendezvous and dock with Gemini Agena target vehicle (GATV-5005) launched as TLV-5305 from Complex 14 on 7/18/66. Secondary objectives
included: Rendezvous and dock in 4th revolution. Rendezvous with Gemini Agena target vehicle GATV-8 using Agena propulsion systems, Conduct EVA, Practice docking, Perform 14 experiments, Perform system evaluation on bending-mode tests; docked maneuvers; static discharge; monitoring;
post-docked Agena maneuvers; reentry guidance; park Gemini Agena target vehicle
(GATV) in 352 km (190.3 nm) orbit. Spacecraft weight:
3763kg. GATV weight: 8097kg
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am EST
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July 21, 1966. 4:07:05 pm. Landing was at 26deg 44.7min North and 71deg 57min West. Miss
distance was 6.2km (3.4 nm).
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1 hour, 29 min. EVA. All primary objectives and most secondary objectives were met. The
practice docking secondary objective and some experiments were canceled due to insufficient
fuel reserves.
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