Agena target vehicle
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The Agena Target Vehicle, also known as Gemini-Agena Target Vehicle, was an uncrewed spacecraft used by NASA during its Gemini program to develop and practice orbital space rendezvous and docking tech
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An Atlas-Agena launch vehicle launches GATV-5006 into orbit for the Gemini 11 mission.
The ATDA in orbit as seen from Gemini 9A, above Caracas, Venezuela, the Venezuelan Coastal Range, Isla La Orchila, and the Los Roques Archipelago. The white parts are the partially-opened shroud. The photo is mirrored.
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Gemini 8
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Gemini 8 was the sixth crewed spaceflight in NASA's Gemini program. It was launched on March 16, 1966, and was the 14th crewed American flight and the 22nd crewed spaceflight overall. The mission cond
Agena target vehicle
…around each other as an early test of artificial gravity. After rendezvous with its own ATV, Gemini 10 performed a second rendezvous with the ATV from Gemini 8. After detaching from their respective Gemini capsules, Agena target vehicles continued to execute post-mission operations under ground control. For…
(L-R) Scott, ArmstrongProject Gemini← Gemini 6AGemini 9A →
Location of Gemini OAMS and Reaction Control System thrusters
Scott (L) and Armstrong (R) await USS Leonard F. Mason
The Gemini 8 crews answer questions at an MSC press conference.