Scarce official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo (S-66-37972), which depicts the Augmented Target Docking Adapter (ATDA) as viewed from the Gemini-9 spacecraft during one of three rendezvous occasions in space. Failure of the docking adapter protective cover on the ATDA to fully separate prevented the docking of the two spacecraft; the ATDA was described by the Gemini-9 crew members as an ‘angry alligator.’ Reverse bears "A Kodak Paper" watermarks and purple NASA caption text. In fine condition. Encapsulated by PSA as an authentic 'Type I' photograph.
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