National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Gemini
Capsule
RetiredHuman Rated
Overview
/01The spacecraft was 18 feet 5 inches (5.61 m) long and 10 feet (3.0 m) wide, with a launch weight varying from 7,100 to 8,350 pounds (3,220 to 3,790 kg).
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Type
Capsule
Maiden Flight
April 8, 1964
Crew Capacity
2
Flight Life
Between a few hours and multiple days (14 day is the maximum achieved).
Specifications
/02Human transportation to low Earth orbit.
5.61
Height (m)
3
Diameter (m)
—
Payload Capacity (kg)
—
Return Capacity (kg)
Mission Record
/0312
Total Launches
12
Successful
0
Failed
12
Spacecraft Flown
Landing Record
11
Attempted Landings
11
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings