flown missionSuccess

Atlas SLV-3 | ATDA

United States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 14 — Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

mission

Name
ATDA
Type
Test Target
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.

schedule

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vehicle & provider

Rocket
Atlas SLV-3
Family
Atlas
Variant
SLV-3
Provider
United States Air Force
Type
Government
Country
USA

launch site

Pad
Space Launch Complex 14
Location
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Country
USA
Timezone
America/New_York