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Atlas SLV-3 | ATDA launched on Wed, Jun 1, 1966, 03:00 PM UTC — a United States Air Force mission.
NET Wed, Jun 1, 1966, 03:00 PM UTC
Mission profile
Flight simulation
A representative gravity-turn climb for Atlas SLV-3 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
SimulatedRepresentative Atlas SLV-3 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
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.
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Good to know
Atlas SLV-3 | ATDA is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jun 1, 1966, 03:00 PM UTC.
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Atlas SLV-3 | ATDA is an United States Air Force mission flying on a Atlas SLV-3.
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 14, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.