The Gemini Atlas-Agena Target Vehicle Lifts Off

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NASA
Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Creation Date

5-17-1966

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May 17, 1966

CAPE KENNEDY, FLA. – The Gemini Atlas-Agena Target Vehicle lifts off from Complex 14, Cape Kennedy. Launch was at 10:15 a.m., EST, May 17, 1966. Minutes later, the Agena failed to orbit, resulting in the termination of the Gemini-9 mission at 10:26 a.m., EST.