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Mission Summary: The mission will consist of two launches, the ATV (Agena Target Vehicle) and the Gemini crew. First the ATV will launch aboard the Atlas rocket. It will follow standard launch and ascent procedures and insert to the proper orbit for the mission. After the ATV is confirmed to be in a stable orbit the crew will launch aboard the Titan II. The Titan II will follow standard launch and ascent sequences. Once both are in orbit they will begin a series of maneuvers to synchronize their orbit and velocity. Once that is done they will dock together. The on orbit operations will then be performed. Once they are done the vehicles will undock and deorbit. The Gemini capsule will return on parachutes as normal while the ATV will burn up in the atmosphere.
Agena Target Vehicle
Agena Target Vehicle
The ATV lifts off aboard the Atlas
Ascent continues nominally
ATV separates from the Atlas booster in a circular orbit
Gemini Crew Vehicle 1
Gemini Crew Vehicle 1
The crew vehicle lifts off aboard Titan II
Failed ascent sequence triggers abort sequence, the launch will be retried on a new vehicle
Gemini Crew Vehicle 2
Gemini Crew Vehicle 2
Crew vehicle 2 lifts off
The ascent sequence continues on as planned
The two vehicles prepare for docking
The two vehicles perform docking
Docking complete
Atmospheric entry sequence begins
CV-2 returns on parachutes for touchdown
Mission Summary
Mission Summary
Mission Outcome: Success
Mission Time: 3 days 0 hours 39 minutes 35 seconds
Vehicles Docked: Gemini CV 2 and ATV 1
Apogee: 156,388 meters
Perogee: 146,189 meters
Max Altitude: 156,349 meters
Max Speed: 2,189 meters
Max G-Force: 6.3G
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