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NASAJune 12, 2026PURSUE Release 03 (June 2026)
NASA-UAP-D019, Gemini 5 Technical Debriefing, Part I, 1965
Summary
This document is a preliminary transcript (Part I) derived from voice recordings of the Gemini 5 flight crew technical debriefing. NASA conducted this debriefing between August 30, 1965, and September 2, 1965, at the Crew Quarters, Cape Kennedy, Florida.
Key highlights
The debriefing includes crew feedback on launch procedures and comfort levels.p.6
“The crew insertion, I thought, went very well.”
Crew members reported low vibrations and noise during lift-off.p.11
“Vibration was very low.”
The crew experienced significant vibrations during the POGO phase.p.15
“We were really vibrating with it and I was hard pressed to read the displays.”
The report notes issues with window fogging affecting visibility.p.8
“Each window was filthy. Just fogged completely over.”
Source
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