Titan II GLV | Gemini III

A Titan II rocket launched Titan II GLV | Gemini III from Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission type
Human Exploration
Rocket
Titan II
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Launch Complex 19
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Titan II GLV | Gemini III cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1965-03-23T14:24:00.000Z
    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.

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