Christopher Columbus Kraft Jr.
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronaut
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:NASA_Distinguished_Service_Medal
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
1924-02-28
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Phoebus,_Virginia,_USA
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Development of mission control
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| gptkbp:death_date |
2023-05-22
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Virginia_Tech
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| gptkbp:employees |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:field |
Aerospace engineering
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| gptkbp:hobby |
gptkb:Flying
gptkb:photography Traveling Model aviation |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Christopher Columbus Kraft Jr.
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| gptkbp:inception |
gptkb:NASA_Mission_Control_Center
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| gptkbp:influence |
Public perception of space exploration
Space mission planning Future generations of engineers Development of space technology Human spaceflight missions Advocacy for space exploration funding Collaboration with international space agencies Technological advancements in aerospace Space exploration policies International space cooperation Crisis management in space missions Development of astronaut training programs Advancements in mission control technology Promotion of space science careers Space mission success rates Public interest in space science Educational outreach in STEM Legacy of human spaceflight Crew safety protocols NASA's organizational structure Public engagement in space missions Training of astronauts NASA's operational procedures |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Space program management
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| gptkbp:involvement |
gptkb:Skylab_program
gptkb:Gemini_program gptkb:Space_Shuttle gptkb:Apollo_11_mission |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Flight director for NASA
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Pioneering spaceflight operations
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| gptkbp:military_rank |
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Chris_Kraft
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
Mercury and Apollo programs
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| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Houston,_Texas,_USA
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| gptkbp:role |
Flight director
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| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Betty_Kraft
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Chris_Kraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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