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
- 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.
- First Flight Date
- 1964-04-08
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://www.nasa.gov/mission/gemini-i/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 18:57:44 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 14, 2026 at 18:57:44 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1964-04-12
- Search Name
- Gemini spacecraft 1 Gemini I GT-1 Gemini-Titan 1 Spacecraft 1
- Serial Number
- 1
- Vehicle Code
- Gemini 1