May 17, 1966 3:15 pm
GATV 9
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Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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The GATV (Gemini Agena Target Vehicle) was designed to be launched into Earth orbit prior to a Gemini mission and used for rendezvous and docking practice.
Launch Overview
Window Open
15:15 UTC
Window Close
15:15 UTC
Lift Off
May 17, 1966 · 15:15 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 14
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
GATV 9
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
The GATV (Gemini Agena Target Vehicle) was designed to be launched into Earth orbit prior to a Gemini mission and used for rendezvous and docking practice.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 14
Launch Overview
Window Open
15:15 UTC
Window Close
15:15 UTC
Lift Off
May 17, 1966 · 15:15 UTC
Launch Facility
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 14
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
GATV 9
Rocket
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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