Agena Target Vehicle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gemini_12
gptkb:Gemini_8
gptkbp:communication gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:controls autonomous control system
gptkbp:country none known
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1980
gptkbp:design modified version of the Agena spacecraft
gptkbp:developer 1956 to 1959
gptkbp:diameter approximately 1.5 m
gptkbp:elevation low Earth orbit
gptkbp:features modular design
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1959
gptkb:1980
over 100
gptkbp:guidance_system inertial guidance system
gptkbp:has_programs Gemini, Apollo
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered rendezvous techniques
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Agena Target Vehicle
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:launch_date varied by mission
1959 to 1980
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas_rocket
approximately 1,500 kg
expendable launch vehicle
gptkbp:launched over 100 launches
gptkbp:legacy influenced future spacecraft designs
gptkbp:length approximately 3.5 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:mission gptkb:1980
gptkb:Gemini_program
scientific and military missions
gptkbp:notable_users NASA, USAF
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:operational_area 21 years
space environment
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:primary_function target for rendezvous missions
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:provides_information_on telemetry data link
gptkbp:purpose target vehicle for spacecraft
test vehicle for missile systems
gptkbp:seating_capacity up to 1,000 kg
gptkbp:speed gptkb:battle
gptkbp:succeeded_by approximately 90%
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Agena_D
gptkbp:used_in military applications
gptkbp:variant multiple variants
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,500 kg