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Gemini SC11

Titan II GLV launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on September 12, 1966, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 12, 1966 · 14:42 UTCLaunch 1966-081Launch no. 610 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC19
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyUSAF SSDUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 12, 1966, 14:42
Launch designation
1966-081
Mission
Gemini SC11
Flight name
Gemini 11
Vehicle flight ID
GLV-11

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,373 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.5 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Gemini XI1966-081ANORAD 2415NASA Manned Spacecraft CenterHuman spaceflight2,147 kgDocked with another object · Sep 12, 1966

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