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It was named after the constellation Gemini (twins).

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The NASA project following Project Mercury was called Project Gemini. It served as a bridge between Mercury and Apollo, testing new technologies and techniques needed for the later moon-landing missions.


When did project Gemini start?

Project Gemini started on January 3, 1962, with the goal of developing space travel techniques for NASA's Apollo missions.


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When was the Project Gemini?

started in 1961 and ended in 1966


The Gemini project consisted of how many missions?

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Who was on the Gemini project?

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