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NASA Center: Johnson Space Center
Image # : S66-37923
Date : 06/03/1966

Title

The "Angry Alligator"

Full Description

The Augmented Target Docking Adapter (ATDA) as seen from the Gemini 9 spacecraft during one of their three rendezvous in space. The ATDA and Gemini 9 spacecraft are 66.5 ft. apart. Failure of the docking adapter protective cover to fully separate on the ATDA prevented the docking of the two spacecraft. The ATDA was described by the Gemini 9 crew as an "angry alligator."

Keywords

Augmented Target Docking Adapter ATDA Gemini 9 Gemini IX Angry Alligator

Subject Category

Gemini-Program,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: JSC
  • Center Number: S66-37923
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-001354

Source Information

  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

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Thumbnail .jpg 90 91 15
Small .jpg 640 646 314
Medium .jpg 1500 1513 1,455
Large .jpg 3000 3026 5,268

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