GATV 9 Mission

Launch Status

Failure

Date & Time

17 May 1966, 3:15pm

Pad

Space Launch Complex 14

Launch Service Provider

Mission

GATV 9

Mission Type

Test Target

Destination

Low Earth Orbit

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.

Updated: Jan 3, 7:54pm UTC

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