What was Gemini called before?

The Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft
The Gemini Titan II at liftoff in 1964. U.S. Air Force Titan IIs boosted 10 two-astronaut Gemini spacecraft into orbit. Image courtesy of NASA. The Gemini spacecraft began as the Mercury Mark II, an enlarged capsule made by McDonnell Aircraft in St.

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What came before Gemini?

From 1961 through 1963, the United States flew many test flights and six manned Mercury missions. After Mercury NASA introduced Gemini, an enlarged, redesigned spacecraft for two astronauts.

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Why did NASA call it Gemini?

NASA named the Gemini spacecraft and program after the constellation Gemini. The name is Latin for "twins." NASA used this name because the Gemini capsule would carry two people. The Gemini capsule flew on a Titan II rocket.

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Which came first Apollo or Gemini?

Project Gemini (IPA: /ˈdʒɛmɪni/) was NASA's second human spaceflight program. Conducted between projects Mercury and Apollo, Gemini started in 1961 and concluded in 1966.

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What year did Gemini start?

The Gemini program consisted of a total of 19 launches, 2 initial uncrewed test missions, 7 target vehicles, and 10 crewed missions, each of which carried two astronauts to Earth orbit.

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7 Reasons Why Gemini Is The Best Zodiac Sign

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Who is Geminis soulmate?

Gemini. Geminis should seek out partners with a great sense of humor and an energetic lifestyle, such as those born under Capricorn, Virgo, and Pisces.

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What are the three types of Geminis?

There's three types of Gemini Suns: Geminis who have Mercury in Taurus, Geminis who have Mercury in Cancer, and Geminis who have Mercury in Gemini. Furthermore, Geminis with Gemini Mercury have Mercuries that are either in the morning phase, the evening phase, or combust.

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What God was Gemini?

Gemini: Athena, Goddess Of Wisdom And Military Victory

Those who are born under this sign tend to be relentless thinkers who also happen to be incredibly savvy.

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Why is Gemini called the twins?

When the mortal Castor was killed, Pollux, being a demigod, asked Zeus to let him share his immortality with his twin to keep them together. They were then transformed into the constellation Gemini. Geminis are thus said to have a dual personality and their strength lies in their versatility.

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What is the origin of a Gemini?

The story most closely associated with Gemini is the legend of Castor and Polydeuces (Pollox in Latin) from Greek mythology. Castor and Polydeuces were identical twins born to Leda, Queen of Sparta, by two different fathers. Castor was said to be the son of Leda's husband, King Tyndareus and thus mortal.

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What does Gemini stand for?

Gemini (♊︎) (/ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ JEM-in-eye, Greek: Δίδυμοι, romanized: Dídymoi, Latin for "twins") is the third astrological sign in the zodiac. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this sign between about May 21 to June 21.

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What is the personality of a Gemini?

Playful and intellectually curious, Gemini is constantly juggling a variety of passions, hobbies, careers, and friend groups. They are the social butterflies of the zodiac: These quick-witted twins can talk to anyone about anything. Find them buzzing between happy hours, dinner parties, and dance floors.

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What are Geminis called?

Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac (May 21 to June 20), and it's symbolized by the twins. As a mutable air sign ruled by the planet Mercury, Gemini (called Mithuna in Vedic astrology) is chatty, curious, and cerebral.

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Which was first Gemini or Mercury?

The Gemini (Latin: “Twins”) program was preceded by the Mercury series of one-man spacecraft and was followed by the Apollo series of three-man spacecraft. The Gemini program was chiefly designed to test the ability of astronauts to maneuver their spacecraft by means of manual control.

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Which Gemini mission exploded?

Gemini 6. First rendezvous of two spacecraft. Originally was to dock with an Agena target, but this blew up on way to orbit.

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What was the last Gemini?

Gemini 12 was the tenth and final flight of the Gemini series, which bridged the Mercury and Apollo programs.

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What animals represent Gemini?

A wide variety of creatures could be considered as Gemini zodiac sign spirit animals, such as the dolphin; deer; black panther; horse; seahorse; and wren! Remember that these are spiritual representations of your personality based on popular astrological beliefs and historical studies on personality kinds.

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Do Geminis trust issues?

Understanding them is a task and trusting them can be all the more problematic. Due to their ever-changing nature, they can hardly be trusted. However, with the right kind of communication, Geminis can become better and more trustworthy.

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Which Gemini twin is immortal?

Castor (Alpha (α) Geminorum) is one of the two Twin stars in Gemini, the other being Pollux (Beta (β) Geminorum). It is the most northern of the pair and its twin status is mythological rather than physical – Castor being the mortal twin of immortal Pollux in legend.

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What body part is Gemini ruled by?

Throat, Lungs, Breath, Hands And Nervous System

It should come as no surprise that the throat, lungs and vocal cords are all ruled by the sign of Gemini.

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What is the shape of Gemini?

Gemini is dominated by Castor and Pollux, two bright stars that appear relatively very closely together forming an o shape, encouraging the mythological link between the constellation and twinship.

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What are Geminis 3 soulmates?

As per astrology, Sagittarius, Aquarius, and Leo are the three best Gemini soulmate signs.

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What does a Gemini look like physically?

Gemini's face is usually pleasantly proportioned and more symmetrically balanced than most (thanks to their Twin duality). Their features can be chiseled or soft, but are always luminescent with a bright, glowing curiosity to their childlike auras.

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Is The Joker A Gemini?

​Gemini: The Joker

This kind of dynamism defines the Joker, who never stops finding new and creative ways of terrorizing Gotham City.

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