Gemini 1
Mission Name: Gemini 1 Rocket: Titan-11
Launch Date: April 8, 1964-11:00am EST Landing Date: April 12, 1964
Duration: 4 D Altitude: 320km x160.3km
Number of Orbits: 64 orbits Total Distance:
Crew : Unmanned

Primary Objectives: 1. Flight qualify subsystems
2. Determine exit heating of GVL switch over circuits
3. Demonstrate structural integrity of GVL and spacecraft
4. Demonstrate GVL and ground guidance systems performance
in achieving proper orbital insertion
5. Monitor, evaluate GVL switch over circuits
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