NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Failure

GATV 5002

Launch Time
Mon Oct 25, 1965 15:00 UTC

Agena engine exploded at ignition. Was intended to be used as the docking target for Gemini 6.

Rocket

Atlas-SLV3 Agena-D
Image Credit: USAF or NASA
General Dynamics
Status: Retired
Payload to LEO: 1,825 kg
Stages: 2
Strap-ons: 0

Mission Details

GATV 5002

The Agena Target Vehicle (ATV,ədʒiːnə), also known as Gemini-Agena Target Vehicle (GATV) was an uncrewed spacecraft used by NASA during its Gemini program to develop and practice orbital space rendezvous and docking techniques and to perform large orbital changes, in preparation for the Apollo program lunar missions.

Payloads: 1
Low Earth Orbit

Location

LC-14, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA

Stats

1965

95th orbital launch attempt

Atlas-Agena

61st mission
13th mission of 1965
13th failed mission