Agena Target Vehicle

Gemini

An uncrewed rocket stage launched ahead of several Gemini missions to serve as a docking target, its restartable engine later used to boost docked Gemini spacecraft to record altitudes.

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Gemini • Retired

Overview

Built for the mission

An uncrewed rocket stage launched ahead of several Gemini missions to serve as a docking target, its restartable engine later used to boost docked Gemini spacecraft to record altitudes.

Spacecraft Details

Type

Docking Target

Manufacturer

Lockheed

First Successful Docking

Gemini 8, March 16, 1966

Notable Use

Boosted Gemini 11 to an 850-mile altitude record

Program

Gemini

Status

Retired

Related Program

Project Gemini

Developed the techniques needed for lunar missions, including rendezvous, docking, and long-duration flights.

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