Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Great Images in Nasa Collection
Title:
Augmented Target Docking Adapter
Full Description:
The Augmented Target Docking Adapter (ATDA) as seen from the Gemini 9 spacecraft. The docking adapter protective cover failed to fully separate on the ATDA and prevented the docking of the two spacecraft. The ATDA was described by the Gemini 9 crew as an "angry alligator.
Date:
06/03/1966
NASA Center:
Johnson Space Center
Subject Category:
Gemini-Program
Keywords:
Gemini
Keywords:
Adapter
Keywords:
Docking
Keywords:
9
Keywords:
Rendezvous
Keywords:
IX
Keywords:
Augmented
Keywords:
Target
Keywords:
ATDA
Keywords:
Angry
Keywords:
Alligator
Audience:
General Public
facet_what:
Gemini
facet_where:
Johnson Space Center (JSC)
facet_when:
06-03-1966
facet_when_year:
1966
Image #:
S66-37970
original_url:
UID:
SPD-GRIN-GPN-2000-00 1418
Center:
JSC
Center Number:
S66-37970
GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-001418
Creator-Photographer:
NASA
Original Source:
DIGITAL

Augmented Target Docking Adapter