The events on this day in history for our heritage companies are noted below.
The earliest event was in 1958, the latest event was in 1966
No milestone events (5 to 65+ years ago)
Human Spaceflight:
1966 – LAUNCH: Gemini X Agena target, GD Atlas SLV-3/Lockheed Agena D, LC14, CCAFS
1966 – LAUNCH: Gemini X, MM Titan II/GLV, LC29, CCAFS – John Young, Mike Collins – successful rendezvous and docking with the Agena
Military and Classified Programs:
1962 – LAUNCH: Classified mission, GD Atlas/Lockheed Agena B, SLC3W, VAFB
Exploration and Interplanetary Programs:
NONE
Earth-Monitoring and Civil Weather Satellite programs:
NONE
Commercial Programs:
NONE
Test, ICBM, FBM programs:
1958 – LAUNCH: MM Bold Orion, B-47 (aircraft), CCAFS
Other:
NONE
The photos today are from the Gemini X mission in 1966, which launched on this day (two launches). They include the launch of the crew on Titan/Gemini, the launch of Atlas/Agena D with the target vehicle, the crew of Gemini X (John Young, Mike Collins) and a view of the Agena D firing to boost the orbit of Gemini X. The mission duration was 2 days, 22 hours and included 2 EVAs (stand-up, tether). Photo Credits: NASA.
