Titan II GLV | Gemini I

Mission timeline

1. 1964-04-08T16:00:01.000Z
   Liftoff
   Titan II roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
2. Max-Q
   The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
   MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
4. Stage separation
   Clean stage separation confirmed.
5. Second-stage ignition
   The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
6. Orbit insertion
   Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
7. Mission success
   All mission objectives achieved.