(L-R): Pete Conrad, Gordon Cooper
Gemini V, the third Gemini flight, the 11th manned American flight and the 19th spaceflight of all time, launched August 21, 1965 from Cape Kennedy in Florida. On board were the Command Pilot L. Gordon Cooper, Jr. and Pilot Charles "Pete" Conrad, Jr. They spent 7 days, 22 hours and 55 minutes in space, breaking the existing record for duration set by Vostok 5 in 1963.
Conrad and Cooper conducted medical experiments during the mission, but they did not have much of appetites. They averaged about 1000 cal/day although the intended daily intake was 2700cal. They also experienced dandruff as a significant problem, which was believed to be the results of very low ambient humidity in the cabin, causing their skin to become dry and flaky.
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