Gemini-VII (6)

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Titan-II (6)

Crew:

Frank Borman (1), Commander

James A. Lovell (1), Pilot

Backup Crew:

Edward H. White II

Michael Collins

CapCom:

Alan L. Bean (Cape)

Elliot M. See Jr. (Houston)

Eugene A. Cernan (Houston)

Charles A. Bassett II (Houston)

Milestones:

Payload:

Gemini-VII capsule

Mission Objective:

Primary object was to conduct 14-day mission and evaluate effects on crew. Secondary objectives included: Provide target for Gemini VI-A. Stationkeep 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:

December 4, 1965 2:30:03.702pm EST

Orbit:

Altitude: 327km (177.1 nm)

Inclination: 28.89 degrees

Orbits: 206

Duration: 13 Days, 18 hours, 35 min, 1 seconds

Distance: km

Landing:

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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