UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | GATV 8
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Mar 16, 1966 at 15:00 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 14
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETest Target
PROGRAMGemini
MISSION OVERVIEW
The GATV (Gemini Agena Target Vehicle) was designed to be launched into Earth orbit prior to a Gemini mission and used for rendezvous and docking practice.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Atlas SLV-3 Agena DAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
GATV 8
MISSION TYPE
Test Target
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 14LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Gemini
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 73f1e0e9-7b71-4434-8f46-b347738d1170
Reported date: Mar 16, 1966 at 15:00 UTC
Last synced: 7 minutes ago
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VEHICLE — Atlas SLV-3 Agena D →
MANUFACTURER
Convair
VARIANT
SLV-3 Agena D
FLIGHTS
48
SUCCESSES
44
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
The Atlas-Agena was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was a member of the Atlas family of rockets, and was launched 109 times between 1960 and 1978.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | GATV 8 launch?
The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | GATV 8 is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 1966 at 3:00 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for GATV 8?
The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | GATV 8 mission uses the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D rocket, manufactured by Convair. The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D has flown 48 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | GATV 8 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is GATV 8 going to?
The GATV 8 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching GATV 8?
The Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | GATV 8 is operated by United States Air Force. It is part of the Gemini program.
Can I watch the Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | GATV 8 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
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Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 16, 1966 at 15:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 28, 2026 20:51 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 7 minutes ago
●Launch Library 27 minutes ago
Launch ID: 73f1e0e9-7b71-4434-8f46-b347738d1170
●Open-Meteo Weather4 days ago
Pad weather at 28.49, -80.55
Mission Profile
GATV 8 was a Atlas SLV-3 Agena D mission operated by United States Air Force that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 14, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on March 16, 1966. The flight carried its payload on a test target mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Gemini program. The launch was a success.