UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

Titan IIIC | Gemini B

SUCCESSNov 3, 1966 at 13:50 UTCTitan IIIC →
PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Flight

Uncrewed suborbital test flight using the refurbished Gemini-2 capsule.

VEHICLE
Titan IIIC
MISSION
Gemini B
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 8117ac06-68de-4ec9-85fa-2dbfac1518bb
Reported date: Nov 3, 1966 at 13:50 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Lockheed Martin
VARIANT
IIIC
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
34
SUCCESS RATE
94.4%

The Titan IIIC was an expendable launch system used by the United States Air Force from 1965 until 1982. It was the first Titan booster to feature large solid rocket motors and was planned to be used as a launcher for the Dyna-Soar, though the spaceplane was cancelled before it could fly. The majority of the launcher's payloads were DoD satellites, for military communications and early warning, though one flight (ATS-6) was performed by NASA. The Titan IIIC was launched exclusively from Cape Canaveral while its sibling, the Titan IIID, was launched only from Vandenberg AFB.

When is the Titan IIIC | Gemini B launch?
The Titan IIIC | Gemini B is scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 1966 at 1:50 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 B?
The Titan IIIC | Gemini B mission uses the Titan IIIC rocket, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The Titan IIIC has flown 36 times with a 94.4% success rate.
Where is the Titan IIIC | Gemini B launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Gemini B going to?
The Gemini B mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Gemini B?
The Titan IIIC | Gemini B is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Titan IIIC | Gemini B 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 20:52 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 3, 1966 at 13:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:52 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 6 hours ago
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Launch ID: 8117ac06-68de-4ec9-85fa-2dbfac1518bb
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Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58