Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Johnson Space Center Collection
Title:
Gemini Augmented Target Docking Adapter during pre-flight checkout
Description:
The Gemini Augmented Target Docking Adapter (ATDA) during pre-flight checkout in the Kennedy Space Center's Cryogenic Building. The ATDA is being used because the Agena Target Vehicle failed to achieve orbit on May 17th, 1966, causing the postponement of the Gemini 9 mission. The mission (renamed Gemini 9-A) has been rescheduled for May 31st.
Date Taken:
1966-05-19
Program:
Gemini
Mission:
Gemini IX
Subject Terms:
FLIGHT
Subject Terms:
PROJECT
Subject Terms:
OPERATIONS
Subject Terms:
SPACECRAFT
Subject Terms:
FLORIDA
Subject Terms:
FACILITIES
Subject Terms:
DOCKING
Subject Terms:
9
Subject Terms:
TARGETS
Subject Terms:
PREFLIGHT
Subject Terms:
HARDWARE
Subject Terms:
GEMINI
Subject Terms:
CHECKOUT
facet_what:
Gemini
facet_what:
Agena
facet_what:
AGENA
facet_where:
Florida
facet_where:
Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
facet_where:
Johnson Space Center (JSC)
facet_when:
May 17th, 1966
facet_when_year:
1966
Photo ID:
S66-32059
Film Type:
4x5
UID:
SPD-JSC-S66-32059
original url:

Gemini Augmented Target Docking Adapter during pre-flight checkout