Gemini 1

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:none
gptkbp:collection environmental data
system performance data
crew health data
orbital mechanics data
reentry data
gptkbp:communication S-band
gptkbp:controls reaction control system
gptkbp:cooling_system ablative heat shield
gptkbp:crew gptkb:none
gptkb:Virgil_I._Grissom
gptkb:John_Young
2
6 months
extensive
continuous
high priority
first spaceflight for both crew members
gptkbp:elevation 160 km
successful
gptkbp:events high
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Gemini_program
gptkb:Gemini_1
positive
suborbital
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Gemini_program
gptkbp:historical_significance paved the way for Apollo missions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gemini 1
gptkbp:impact significant for NASA's goals.
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:launch_date 1964-04-08
1965-04-08
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Titan_II
3,000 kg
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Launch_Complex_19
April 1965
gptkbp:legacy important for future space exploration
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mission gptkb:3
gptkb:Houston,_Texas
extensive
successful
test spacecraft systems
manned
data for future missions
gptkbp:mission_duration 3 days
4 days
gptkbp:navigation_system inertial navigation
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 28.5 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Mercury_program
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:spacecraft
two-man capsule
gptkbp:research limited
gptkbp:restoration gptkb:musician
gptkb:USS_Randolph
gptkbp:seating_capacity 2,500 kg
gptkbp:significance first test of the Gemini spacecraft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Gemini_2