Gemini-Titan II Launch Vehicle
Used in the Gemini Program to boost the 2-man Gemini spacecraft into Earth orbit. Ten manned missions were flown.
The Gemini-Titan II was developed from the U.S. Air Force Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.
  • Height (with spacecraft): 33 meters (108 feet)
  • Thrust at lift off: 193,500 kilograms (430,000 pounds)
Harmonica and Bells
Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford played "Jingle Bells" on these musical instruments during a broadcast to Earth near Christmastime 1965, on the Gemini 6 mission.
Gift of Walter M. Schirra and Thomas P. Stafford Jr.

Gemini 10 Data Cards
Checklists and data cards were carried by Michael Collins during the flight of Gemini 10, July 18-21, 1966.
Data Cards
Checklist A
Checklist B
Loaned by Michael Collins

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