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Gemini Spacecraft
Gemini
A two-seat spacecraft built by McDonnell Aircraft that carried NASA through the rendezvous, docking, and long-duration flights needed to prepare for Apollo.
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Gemini • Retired
Overview
Built for the mission
A two-seat spacecraft built by McDonnell Aircraft that carried NASA through the rendezvous, docking, and long-duration flights needed to prepare for Apollo.
Spacecraft Details
Type
Crew Capsule
Manufacturer
McDonnell Aircraft Corporation
Crew Capacity
2
Crewed Flights
10 (Gemini 3–12)
First Crewed Flight
March 23, 1965
Last Crewed Flight
November 11, 1966
Program
Gemini
Status
Retired
Related Program
Project Gemini
Developed the techniques needed for lunar missions, including rendezvous, docking, and long-duration flights.
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