Agena Collection

Atlas-Agena rocket launch for Gemini 8. The Atlas booster was used to propel the Gemini Agena target vehicle (GATV) into space at 15:00 UTC on 16th March 1966

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

Alpha and Beta Centauri in the southern constellation of Centaurus

The sun compared to four typical large stars
The Sun compared to four typical large stars

Widefield view of the southern constellations of Centaurus and Crux
Widefield view of Alpha and Beta Centauri stars in the southern constellation of Centaurus, along with the Southern Cross in the constellation Crux

Alpha and Beta Centauri seen from the beach in Miramar, Argentina
Alpha and Beta Centauri (the pointers) seen from the beach in Miramar, Argentina. Alpha is the star system closest to our Sun

Southern Milky Way
The spectacular area of the southern Milky Way from the Eta Carinae Nebula at right, to the Southern Cross at center, and the twin stars of Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

The constellation of Centaurus and its dark lanes of nebulosity in the southern Milky Way. Alpha and Beta Centauri is visible at right, and Omega Centauri at upper right

Mosaic of the Carina Nebula and Crux area in the southern sky

An Atlas-Agena rocket is launched from Cape Kennedy on 25 October 1965 for the first dual launch ready for an in-orbit rendezvous with a Gemini. Date: 1965

The first Samos I spy satellite about to be launched by an Atlas-Agena from the new Point Arguello, California, missile facility

Ranger 1 Atlas-Agena rocket launch
Ranger 1 rocket launch. Atlas-Agena rocket launching the Ranger 1 spacecraft. The Ranger program was a series of unmanned US space missions launched between 1961 and 1965

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"Exploring the Depths of Space: The Agena Journey" In a historic moment on March 16, 1966, the Atlas-Agena rocket soared into the heavens, carrying an Agena Target Vehicle for the Gemini 8 mission. This remarkable launch marked a significant milestone in space exploration. As we gaze at the Southern Milky Way adorned with celestial wonders like Eta Carinae, Crux, and Alpha & Beta Centauri, we are reminded of the vastness and beauty of our universe. Alpha and Beta Centauri shine brightly in the southern constellation of Centaurus, captivating us with their brilliance. To comprehend their magnitude, let's compare these stars to our own sun - four typical large stars that dwarf its size, and is awe-inspiring to witness such cosmic grandeur unfold before our eyes. A widefield view reveals even more splendors as we explore the southern constellations of Centaurus and Crux. From Miramar Beach in Argentina, Alpha and Beta Centauri paint a mesmerizing picture against a backdrop of twinkling stars. The Southern Milky Way stretches across the night sky like a luminous tapestry. Within it lies the constellation of Centaurus with its dark lanes of nebulosity - mysterious clouds hinting at hidden secrets waiting to be unraveled by intrepid explorers. A breathtaking mosaic showcases not only Carina Nebula but also captures glimpses of Crux area in all its glory. These images remind us that there is so much more beyond what meets our eyes - an entire cosmos filled with wonderment and discovery. And as we marvel at this spectacle unfolding above us, let's remember that it all began with an Atlas-Agena rocket launched from Cape Kennedy - propelling humanity towards new frontiers and expanding our understanding of what lies beyond Earth's boundaries.