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Gemini V spacecraft launched by a Titan II on 21 August?
Gemini V spacecraft launched by a Titan II on 21 August 1965 which carried astronauts L. Gordon Cooper and Charles ?Pete? Conrad for 120 revolutions of the Earth. Date: 1965
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This historic photograph captures the moment of liftoff for the Gemini V spacecraft, launched by a Titan II rocket on August 21, 1965. The Gemini V mission, also known as G5, was the fifth manned flight in NASA's Gemini program and the eighth manned flight in the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Aboard the spacecraft were astronauts L. Gordon Cooper and Charles "Pete" Conrad. They embarked on a journey that would last for 120 revolutions of the Earth, spending a total of 135 hours and 17 minutes in space. The Titan II rocket, a two-stage liquid-fueled missile, provided the powerful lift needed to propel the Gemini V spacecraft into orbit. The planes and aircraft in the background of the photograph offer a stark contrast to the futuristic spacecraft, representing the transportation technology of the time. The Gemini V mission was a significant milestone in the development of human spaceflight, paving the way for future missions and ultimately, the Apollo moon landings. Cooper and Conrad's successful mission demonstrated the United States' ability to sustain long-duration spaceflights and perform extravehicular activities, which were crucial skills for future space exploration. This photograph serves as a reminder of the groundbreaking achievements in aeronautical and space technology during the mid-1960s.
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