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Launch SuccessfulUnited States Air Force
Atlas SLV-3: ATDA
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.
Wednesday, 1 June 1966
Atlas SLV-3
Mission Data
🇺🇸United States Air ForceEst. 1947
Launch VehicleAtlas SLV-3
Vehicle FamilyAtlas
Vehicle Record4 of 4 launches (100%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record972 successes / 106 failures (90%)
Success Streak68 consecutive
ProgramGemini · Human Spaceflight
Mission TypeTest Target
Target OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch PadSpace Launch Complex 14
Location🇺🇸 Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA USA
Orbital Launches This Year#53
Agency Launches This Year#28
Launches From This Pad20
Launches From This Site1,132
Status Note
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
About Atlas SLV-3
The Atlas SLV-3, or SLV-3 Atlas was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas / SM-65D Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets.
Launch Site
Space Launch Complex 14 · 28.4910°N 80.5469°W
Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.