Flight
The Agena launched perfectly for the second time, after problems had occurred with the targets for Gemini 6 and 9. Gemini 10 followed 100 minutes later and entered into a 159.9 x 268.9 kilometres (167.1 mi) orbit. They were 1,800 kilometres (1,100 mi) behind the Agena.
| Gemini 10 | Agena Info |
|---|---|
| Agena | GATV-5005 |
| NSSDC ID: | 1966-065A |
| Mass | 3,175 kilograms (7,000 lb) |
| Launch site | LC-14 |
| Launch date | July 18, 1966 |
| Launch time | 20:39:46 UTC |
| 1st perigee | 294.7 kilometres (183.1 mi) |
| 1st apogee | 302.8 kilometres (188.2 mi) |
| Period | 90.46 m |
| Inclination | 28.85 |
| Reentered | December 29, 1966 |
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