Gemini spacecraft 1
Gemini spacecraft 1 was the first production Gemini vehicle. The uncrewed mission launched on April 8, 1964 to verify spacecraft structural integrity, Titan II compatibility, launch heating, and orbital insertion. It remained attached to the Titan second stage, completed the planned test successfully, and disintegrated during atmospheric reentry on April 12.
Identity
- Aliases
- Gemini IGT-1Gemini-Titan 1Spacecraft 1
- Name
- Gemini spacecraft 1
- Slug
- gemini-spacecraft-1
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Gemini spacecraft 1 was the first production Gemini vehicle. The uncrewed mission launched on April 8, 1964 to verify spacecraft structural integrity, Titan II compatibility, launch heating, and orbital insertion. It remained attached to the Titan second stage, completed the planned test successfully, and disintegrated during atmospheric reentry on April 12.
- Manufacturer Id
- jd7dn1pccd488zm13zggn4eqch89nyx0
- Operator Id
- vh76vnx3yy1vy23j7zc3wk80wx7nhx5f
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7smmzn51g95rtsqfvv02a0198afqj0
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.nasa.gov/mission/gemini-i/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- 7/14/2026, 6:57:44 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/14/2026, 6:57:44 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1964-04-08
- Last Flight Date
- 1964-04-12
- Serial Number
- 1
- Vehicle Code
- Gemini 1