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Titan II GLV | Gemini V

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Aug 21, 1965 at 14:00 UTC
Low Earth Orbit Human Exploration Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA 100% success
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PADLaunch Complex 19
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMGemini

Gemini 5 was the third crewed mission of the NASA’s Project Gemini. The mission was commanded by Command Pilot L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. and Pilot Charles “Pete” Conrad, Jr. The mission began on August 21, 1965, 13:59:59 UTC and ended on August 29, 1965, 12:55:13 UTC.

VEHICLE
Titan II
MISSION
Gemini V (Gemini 5)
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Gemini
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 91d14e4a-ff12-4a9e-861b-d97ba6196269
Reported date: Aug 21, 1965 at 14:00 UTC
Last synced: 6 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
VARIANT
GLV
FLIGHTS
12
SUCCESSES
12
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The Titan II GLV (Gemini Launch Vehicle) or Gemini-Titan II was an American expendable launch system derived from the Titan II missile, which was used to launch twelve Gemini missions for NASA between 1964 and 1966. Two unmanned launches followed by ten manned ones were conducted from Launch Complex 19 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, starting with Gemini 1 on April 8, 1964.

When is the Titan II GLV | Gemini V launch?
The Titan II GLV | Gemini V is scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 1965 at 2:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Gemini V (Gemini 5)?
The Titan II GLV | Gemini V mission uses the Titan II rocket, manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Titan II has flown 12 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Titan II GLV | Gemini V launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 19 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Gemini V (Gemini 5) going to?
The Gemini V (Gemini 5) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Gemini V (Gemini 5)?
The Titan II GLV | Gemini V is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is part of the Gemini program.
Can I watch the Titan II GLV | Gemini V launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 21, 1965 at 14:00 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:13 UTC
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Launch ID: 91d14e4a-ff12-4a9e-861b-d97ba6196269
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Mission Profile

Gemini V (Gemini 5) was a Titan II GLV mission operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration that lifted off from Launch Complex 19, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on August 21, 1965. The flight carried its payload on a human exploration mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Gemini program. The launch was a success.