Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:spacecraft
Engineer |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Service_Medal
gptkb:National_Medal_of_Technology_and_Innovation |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1924-02-24
|
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Fort_Worth,_Texas,_USA
|
| gptkbp:children |
3
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:Mercury_program
gptkb:Gemini_program Apollo_11_mission |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
2023-07-22
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Virginia
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chris Kraft
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:NASA's_mission_control_operations
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_program Human spaceflight Public perception of space exploration Advocacy for space exploration funding Collaboration with international space agencies International space collaboration Mentorship of young engineers Public engagement in space science Promotion of science education Advancements in spacecraft design Crisis management in space missions Development of astronaut training programs Promotion of international cooperation in space Advocacy for human spaceflight missions Advancements in telemetry and tracking systems Development of flight control technology Leadership in aerospace organizations Policy decisions regarding space exploration Public interest in STEM fields Safety protocols in space missions Support for space policy initiatives Training programs for astronauts NASA's_approach_to_mission_planning Space_program_in_the_United_States |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
gptkb:Flight_Director_for_Apollo_missions
Development of Mission Control |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future generations of engineers
Advancements in aerospace engineering Mentorship of future flight directors Pioneering role in human spaceflight |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
First manned spaceflights in the US
Involvement in the development of the Space Shuttle Induction_into_the_National_Aviation_Hall_of_Fame Apollo_13_mission_management Establishment_of_NASA's_Mission_Control_Center Leadership_during_the_Apollo_program Recognition_as_a_pioneer_in_space_exploration Retirement_from_NASA |
| gptkbp:positionHeld |
Director_of_Flight_Operations
Chief_of_the_Flight_Control_Division |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Betty_Kraft
|
| gptkbp:worksAt |
NASA
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