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ATDA

Atlas SLV-3

United States Air Force

Launch Status
Success

Mission

ATDA

Type: Test Target

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.

Trajectory

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Location

Space Launch Complex 14

Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

879 rockets have launched from Cape Canaveral, FL, USA.

Space Launch Complex 14, Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

Rocket

Atlas SLV-3 – Convair

  • Family: Atlas
  • Length: 21 m
  • Diameter: 3.05 m
  • Launch Mass: 120 T
  • Low Earth Orbit Capacity: 800 kg

The Atlas SLV-3 was manufactured by Convair with the first launch on 1966-06-01. Atlas SLV-3 has 4 successful launches and 0 failed launches with a total of 4 launches. 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.

Agency

United States Air Force – USAF

  • Type: Government
  • Abbreviation: USAF
  • Country: USA
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