Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gemini Titan II
New York Hall of Science
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 29, 2022
1. Gemini Titan II Marker
Mission
Titan II was a second-generation intercontinental ballistic missile with 2.5 times the payload of the Atlas, making it ideal for the two-person Gemini spacecraft. Unlike Atlas, which had to be filled with super-cold liquid oxygen just prior to launch, Titan II could be fired at a moment's notice thanks to room-temperature propellants.
This is a real Titan rocket. The Gemini capsule is an exact-size replica.
Vital Statistics
Stages: 2.
Total weight: 408,000 pounds.
Payload to orbit: 8,000 pounds.
Propellants: Aerozine-50 and nitrogen tetroxide (room temperature liquids that ignite on contact).
photo captions:
A Gemini mission takes off propelled by a Titan II rocket.
Two astronauts in their Gemini spacecraft on launch day.
Erected 2004 by New York Hall of Science; and New York City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Science & Medicine.
Location. 40° 44.894′ N, 73° 51.136′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. Marker can be reached from 111th Street near 47th Avenue, on
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Man on the Moon / Rocket History (a few steps from this marker); Rocket Park (a few steps from this marker); The 1964-65 New York World's Fair (a few steps from this marker); Mercury - Atlas D (within shouting distance of this marker); Lunar Golf (within shouting distance of this marker); Flushing Meadows Corona Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); What's Amazing about this Aviary? (approx. 0.2 miles away); Monk Parakeet (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Regarding Gemini Titan II. These rockets were a highlight of the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, which was held on this site.
Also see . . . New York Hall of Science. (Submitted on May 30, 2022.)
Additional commentary.
1. Inside the Museum
Growing up in Los Angeles in the 1960s, I often visited the Mathematica exhibit, which influenced my life and my career. 60 years later, I’ve traveled to New York to see it again, in its new home.
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Submitted May 30, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 29, 2022
2. Gemini Titan II and Marker
The marker is at lower right.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 29, 2022
3. New York World’s Fair - 1964
This photo is on a nearby interpretive sign.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 29, 2022
4. Inside the Museum
The Mathematica exhibit was originally created in 1961 by designers Charles and Ray Eames for the Museum of Science and Industry in Los Angeles.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 30, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
