Launch Date
December 15, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC19
Launch Vehicle
Titan II GLV
NORAD ID
01839
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
12/16/1965
Name
GEMINI 6
Alternative Name
Gemini VI-A
Type
Status
Owner
MSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Length
3.5
Diameter
1.2
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
2168
Launch Mass
2168
Shape
Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Gemini SC6
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MCDA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Gemini
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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