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
- Slug
- 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.
- Operator Id
- vh76vnx3yy1vy23j7zc3wk80wx7nhx5f
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7ytrd5zd98beqeq4dxs3z6as8afp8k
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 1:34:21 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 1:34:21 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1966-05-17
- Last Flight Date
- 1966-05-17
- Serial Number
- Agena D AD109/5004
- Vehicle Code
- TLV-5303 / GATV 5004