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NASAJune 12, 2026PURSUE Release 03 (June 2026)
NASA-UAP-D022, Gemini 9 Debriefing, 1966
Summary
Gemini IX (renamed Gemini IX-A) was the seventh crewed flight of the Gemini series, launched on June 3, 1966. The mission’s primary objectives included a spacewalk and multiple scientific and medical experiments.
Key highlights
The Gemini IX mission captured about 40 usable pictures of airglow using a split field arrangement.p.12
“In all 40 usable pictures of the airglow were made with the 2-filter arrangement.”
The mission included discussions on the challenges of capturing images during EVA.p.6
“Maintaining position was a major problem.”
A glacial lake in the Andes was photographed, which did not appear on existing maps.p.13
“A strip was taken over Peru where the weather happened to be excellent.”
Outliers
The Peruvian Embassy was informed about a newly discovered lake that could pose an avalanche hazard.p.13
“The Peruvian Embassy has been informed of this lake which may portend an avalanche hazard.”
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