Statements (147)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:space_mission
gptkb:human_spaceflight gptkb:missions |
| gptkbp:agena_target_vehicle |
gptkb:Agena_D
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| gptkbp:artwork |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
September 15, 1966 |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
None during this mission
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Commander
gptkb:Richard_Gordon gptkb:Richard_F._Gordon gptkb:Pilot gptkb:Charles_Conrad gptkb:American gptkb:NASA_Astronauts Charles Extensive Both astronauts reported good health post-mission Both astronauts had prior spaceflight experience Experienced astronauts. Extensive training for docking procedures. Both astronauts had previous spaceflight experience. Both astronauts returned safely Commander and Pilot roles Extensive training prior to the mission |
| gptkbp:docking_system |
First successful docking with a target vehicle
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| gptkbp:duration |
71 hours, 1 minute
2 days, 1 hour, 50 minutes |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
Part of the Gemini program
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Significant impact on space exploration history
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Paved the way for Apollo missions
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gemini 11
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| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced future space missions.
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| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
September 15, 1966 |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:1966
1966-09-12 11:00 AM EDT September 12, 1966 15:00 UTC 11:00 AM UTC |
| gptkbp:launch_event |
Yes.
Successful launch. Mission was launched successfully |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
Part of the Gemini program. |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Titan_II
gptkb:Titan_II_GLV Pad 19. Rocket. |
| gptkbp:launch_window |
September 1966
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_19
September 12, 1966 Involved multiple checks and tests |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Contributed to the development of space rendezvous techniques.
Influenced design of future spacecraft |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
gptkb:Gemini_11_mission_patch gptkb:Houston,_Texas gptkb:Gemini_program gptkb:NASA_Mission_Control_Center gptkb:NASA gptkb:Gemini_10 Completed Successful Conducted Test spacecraft systems September 15, 1966 Demonstrated precision in orbital maneuvers. Successful docking techniques were analyzed. Test rendezvous and docking. Both astronauts participated in debriefing. Detailed analysis conducted after the mission Extensive documentation created for the mission Involved extensive simulations Part of the United States' space race efforts Recovery operations were successful Technical challenges during docking to achieve a high altitude rendezvous Evaluate crew performance in space Conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) Demonstrate space rendezvous to use a new Agena target vehicle 11:00 AM EDT. |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
3 days
71 hours 71 hours, 2 minutes 3 days. 71 hours, 13 minutes Approximately 71 hours 2 days 0 hours 0 minutes |
| gptkbp:mission_outcome_analysis |
Positive outcomes noted
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| gptkbp:mission_outcome_description |
Successful docking and high orbit achievement.
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| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:human_spaceflight
crewed orbital Manned spaceflight. |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First use of a space rendezvous
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| gptkbp:notable_mission |
Paved the way for Apollo missions.
Paved the way for future lunar missions Key step towards lunar missions. |
| gptkbp:objective |
Conduct scientific experiments
Docking with an Agena target vehicle Achieve a new altitude record Demonstrate re-entry and landing techniques Dock with an Agena target vehicle Test orbital rendezvous techniques |
| gptkbp:operating_hours |
3 days
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| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:18
gptkb:45 38 |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
approximately 28,000 km/h
850 kilometers |
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
28.5 degrees
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
approximately 90 minutes
90 minutes. |
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
3,000 kg
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| gptkbp:post_mission_reports |
Reports generated for analysis
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Gemini_10
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| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Gemini_12
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| gptkbp:re-entry_vehicle |
gptkb:Gemini_capsule
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| gptkbp:recovery_method |
gptkb:USS_Guam
Helicopter recovery Conducted by USS Guam September 15, 1966, at 2:00 PM UTC |
| gptkbp:research |
gptkb:Earth_observation
Conducted experiments in microgravity Medical experiments on crew Testing of new equipment |
| gptkbp:service |
First to use a maneuver to achieve a higher orbit.
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First mission to achieve a high orbit.
Demonstrated capabilities for Apollo missions Second mission to achieve rendezvous with a target vehicle |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
First docking with a target vehicle.
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| gptkbp:spacecraft |
gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft
Designed for two astronauts Tested various spacecraft systems Gemini spacecraft. Two-man spacecraft. Successful recovery of the spacecraft |
| gptkbp:speed |
28,000 km/h
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Gemini_12
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| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:KSC_Launch_Complex_34
gptkb:Gemini_program gptkb:Gemini_Program gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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