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From the previous episode, it was decided that the name of Gemini VI would be changed to Gemini VI-a to distinguish it from the originally planned mission whose objective was to rendezvous with the Agena target vehicle. Gemini VII would be launched first before Gemini VI-a and it would be considered the target vehicle effectively replacing the Agena. After Gemini VII lifted off, Gemini VI-a would be transferred to the launch pad and prepared to launch as soon as possible. After Gemini VI-a rendezvoused with Gemini VII, it would return to earth before Gemini VII.
![Lovell & Borman](https://i0.wp.com/www.spacerockethistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Gemini_7_Crew_Lovell_und_Borman.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
Lovell & Borman
![New Suits](https://i0.wp.com/www.spacerockethistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lovell-before-the-launch-in-the-special-G5C-space-suit-which-had-a-zippered-hood-with-a-visor-instead-of-a-solid-helmet.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
New Suits
![Boarding](https://i0.wp.com/www.spacerockethistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Borman-and-lovell-boarding.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
Boarding
![GT-7 Launch](https://i0.wp.com/www.spacerockethistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/GT7-Launch.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
GT-7 Launch
![The Moon over Earth](https://i0.wp.com/www.spacerockethistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Moon-and-clouds-over-the-Western-Pacific-as-seen-from-Gemini-7.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
G7-Moon over Earth
![Mission Patch](https://i0.wp.com/www.spacerockethistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gemini7patch.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
Mission Patch