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View of the ATDA from Gemini 9

auteur: Nasa/Novapix

référence: e-gem09-30001

Image Size 300 DPI: 25 * 25 cm

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." Jun 03 1966.

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1966 - ATDA - ATMOSPHERE - EARTH - EARTH FROM SPACE - FAILURE - GEMINI - GEMINI 9 - HORIZON - LIMB - MANNED SPACEFLIGHT - RENDEZVOUS - SPACE -