Atlas TLV-5303
Atlas TLV-5303 attempted to launch Agena target vehicle 5004 for Gemini 9 on 17 May 1966. The Atlas first stage failed before Agena operation, destroying the target and leading NASA to fly the separate Augmented Target Docking Adapter.
Identity
- Aliases
- Gemini 9 Target Vehicle launch vehicleAgena TV-5004GATV 5004 launch vehicle
- Name
- Atlas TLV-5303
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Atlas TLV-5303 attempted to launch Agena target vehicle 5004 for Gemini 9 on 17 May 1966. The Atlas first stage failed before Agena operation, destroying the target and leading NASA to fly the separate Augmented Target Docking Adapter.
- First Flight Date
- 1966-05-17
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 13:34:21 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 18, 2026 at 17:09:01 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1966-05-17
- Search Name
- Atlas TLV-5303 Gemini 9 Target Vehicle launch vehicle Agena TV-5004 GATV 5004 launch vehicle
- Serial Number
- Agena D AD109/5004
- Vehicle Code
- TLV-5303 / GATV 5004