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Gemini SC9

Titan II GLV launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on June 3, 1966, carrying 2 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

June 3, 1966 · 13:39 UTCLaunch 1966-047Launch no. 574 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC19
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
June 3, 1966, 13:39
Launch designation
1966-047
Mission
Gemini SC9
Flight name
Gemini 9
Vehicle flight ID
GT-9

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
294 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.9 t
Payloads
2
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Gemini IX-A1966-047ANORAD 2191NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight2,210 kgLanded · Jun 6, 1966
AMU1966-047NASA Manned Spacecraft Center———

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.