Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:command_structure |
gptkb:Apollo_program
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| gptkbp:communication_system |
S-band radio
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:James_Lovell
gptkb:Frank_Borman gptkb:William_Anders constant communication with mission control extensive training for lunar mission implemented safety measures for crew crew remained healthy throughout mission several months of training unique experience of lunar orbit crew received numerous accolades after mission successful crew return to Earth successful reentry and recovery |
| gptkbp:date |
December 27, 1968
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| gptkbp:end_of_life |
demonstrated endurance in space environment
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| gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:Earthrise_photograph
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| gptkbp:fuel_type |
liquid oxygen and kerosene
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Apollo_program
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
paved the way for Apollo 11
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Apollo 8 spacecraft
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| gptkbp:impact |
significant impact on public perception of space travel
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired future lunar missions
|
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Moon
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| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
December 21, 1968
7:51 PM EST |
| gptkbp:launch_event |
successful launch
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| gptkbp:launch_mass |
approximately 29,000 kg (64,000 lb)
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Saturn_V
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| gptkbp:launched |
countdown to launch was successful
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| gptkbp:legacy |
significant legacy in space exploration
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
gptkb:Christmas_Eve_1968_broadcast
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Houston,_Texas
gptkb:Apollo_8_mission_patch successful test lunar orbit and return decommissioned after mission extensive documentation of mission results extensive mission preparation |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
6 days, 3 hours, 42 minutes
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| gptkbp:mission_type |
crewed lunar orbit mission
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| gptkbp:navigation_system |
gptkb:navigation_system
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| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
approximately 70 miles (113 km)
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
approximately 2 hours 6 minutes
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| gptkbp:public_interest |
high public interest during mission
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| gptkbp:research |
none conducted
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| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:Apollo_Service_Module
first live television broadcast from lunar orbit first humans to see the far side of the Moon |
| gptkbp:significance |
first crewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon
|
| gptkbp:spacecraft |
multiple components including service and command modules
designed for lunar missions |
| gptkbp:speed |
6.5 degrees
approximately 25,000 mph (40,000 km/h) |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Apollo_8
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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