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Crew:
Frank Borman (1), Commander
James A. Lovell (1), Pilot
Backup Crew:
Edward H. White II
Michael Collins
CapCom:
Alan L. Bean (Cape)
Elliot M. See Jr. (Houston)
Eugene A. Cernan (Houston)
Charles A. Bassett II (Houston) |
Mission Objective:
Primary object was to conduct 14-day mission and evaluate effects on crew.
Secondary objectives included: Provide target for Gemini VI-A. Stationkeep
with Gemini VI-A and with second stage of GLV. Conduct 20 experiments.
Evaluate lightweight pressure suit. Evaluate spacecraft reentry capability.
Conduct systems tests. Spacecraft weight: 3663kg.
Launch:
December 4, 1965 2:30:03.702pm EST
Orbit:
Altitude: 327km (177.1 nm)
Inclination: 28.89 degrees
Orbits: 206
Duration: 13 Days, 18 hours, 35 min, 1 seconds
Distance: km
Landing:
December 18, 1965. Landed at 25deg 25.1min North, 70.6deg 7min West Miss
distance was 11.8km (6.4nm).
Mission Highlights:
All primary and secondary objectives were achieved.
