1966 · United States Air Force
GATV 8
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The GATV (Gemini Agena Target Vehicle) was designed to be launched into Earth orbit prior to a Gemini mission and used for rendezvous and docking practice.
Overview
- Date / time
- March 16, 1966 at 03:00 PM UTC
- Outcome
- success
- Launch site
- Space Launch Complex 14
- Mission
- GATV 8
- Mission type
- Test Target
- Orbit achieved
- Low Earth Orbit