Primary objective was to rendezvous and dock with Gemini Agena
target vehicle (GATV-5006) which was launched 9/12/66 from Launch
Complex 14 as TLV-5306 in 1st revolution. Secondary objectives
included: Practice docking, Perform EVA. Conduct 11 experiments,
Maneuver while docked (high apogee excursion), Conduct tethered
vehicle test, Demonstrate automatic reentry and Park GATV-10 in
352.4km orbit. Spacecraft weight: 3798kg. GATV weight: 8097kg
Launch:
September 12, 1966 9:42:26.546 am EST. The launch was postponed
twice; On September 9 due to a small leak in the first stage
oxidizer tank of the GLV; and on the 10th due to a suspected
malfunction of the autopilot on the GLV. On the day of the launch
there was a 16 min hold due to a suspected leak around the command
pilot's hatch.
Orbit:
Altitude: 1368.9 km (739.2nm)
Inclination: 28.83 degrees
Orbits: 44
Duration: 2 Days 23 hours 17 min 8 seconds
Distance: km
Landing:
September 15, 1966. Landing was at 24deg 15.4min North and 70deg
0.0min West. Miss distance was 4.9km (2.65nm). Recovery ship USS
Guam (crew onboard in 24 min).
Mission Highlights:
All Primary objectives and most secondary objectives were
achieved. Experiment D-16, Power Tool Evaluation was canceled when
the EVA was terminated early. During EVA, astronaut Gordon tethered
the two spacecraft together with a 30-meter line. Automatic reentry
was successful.
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