Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
SuccessGATV 8 · United States Air Force
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Mar 16, 1966, 15:00 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Mar 16, 1966, 15:00 UTC – Wednesday, Mar 16, 1966, 15:00 UTC
Provider
United States Air Force
Rocket
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 14, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
GATV 8
Type
Test Target
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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.
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