Atlas SLV-3
SuccessATDA · United States Air Force
Launch time (NET)
Wednesday, Jun 1, 1966, 15:00 UTC
Launch window
Wednesday, Jun 1, 1966, 15:00 UTC – Wednesday, Jun 1, 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
ATDA
Type
Test Target
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
The ATDA (Augmented Target Docking Adapter) had been prepared as a back-up target in case of an GATV (Gemini Agena Target Vehicle) failure. The ATDA was a short cylinder consisting of a target docking adapter cone mounted on front and containing a communications system, a guidance and control system, and a reaction control system. It also had running lights, but unlike the GATV, the ATDA had no propulsive capabilities for orbit changes.
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