Primary objective was to rendezvous and dock with Gemini Agena
target vehicle (GATV-5005) launched as TLV-5305 from Complex 14 on
7/18/66. Secondary objectives included: Rendezvous and dock in 4th
revolution. Rendezvous with Gemini Agena target vehicle GATV-8 using
Agena propulsion systems, Conduct EVA, Practice docking, Perform 14
experiments, Perform system evaluation on bending-mode tests; docked
maneuvers; static discharge; monitoring; post-docked Agena maneuvers;
reentry guidance; park Gemini Agena target vehicle (GATV) in 352km
(190.3 nm) orbit. Spacecraft weight: 3763kg. GATV weight: 8097kg
Launch:
July 18, 1966. 5:20:26.648 pm EST
Orbit:
Altitude: 753.3km (412.2 nm)
Inclination: 28.85 degrees
Orbits: 43
Duration: 2 days 22 hours 46 min 39 seconds
Distance: km
Landing:
July 21, 1966. 4:07pm. Landing was at 26deg 44.7min North and 71deg
57min West. Miss distance was 6.2km (3.4 nm).
Mission Highlights:
1 hour, 29 min. EVA. All primary objectives and most secondary
objectives were met. The practice docking secondary objective and some
experiments were canceled due to insufficent fuel reserves.
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