launched from USA

GATV 5004

Failure
MAY 17196615:15:00 UTC

Programmer servo-amplifier failure due to either cryo leakage or pinched wiring results in unplanned pitch-over just before BECO. Vehicle fell into the Atlantic Ocean. Was to be used as the docking target for Gemini 9.

launched from LC-14 Canaveral

aboard Atlas Agena D SLV-3 5303 into LEO

Payload

GATV 5004

Docking target vehicle