Statements (142)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Richard_Gordon
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| gptkbp:artwork |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
September 15, 1966 |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
None during this mission
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Richard_Gordon
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:Richard_F._Gordon gptkb:Native_American_tribe gptkb:Charles_Conrad gptkb:boxing_match 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:duration |
71 hours, 1 minute
2 days, 1 hour, 50 minutes |
| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 28,000 km/h
850 kilometers |
| gptkbp:events |
Yes.
Successful launch. Mission was launched successfully |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
Part of the Gemini program
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Significant impact on space exploration history
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Paved the way for Apollo missions
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| gptkbp:home_port |
First successful docking with a target vehicle
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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 September 12, 1966 15:00 UTC 11:00 AMEDT 11:00 AMUTC |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
Part of the Gemini program. |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Titan_II
Titan IIGLV Pad 19. Rocket. |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_19
September 12, 1966 September 1966 Involved multiple checks and tests |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Contributed to the development of space rendezvous techniques.
Influenced design of future spacecraft |
| gptkbp:migration |
gptkb:Gemini_capsule
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
gptkb:spacecraft gptkb:Gemini_12 gptkb:Gemini_11_mission_patch gptkb:18 gptkb:45 gptkb:Houston,_Texas gptkb:Gemini_program gptkb:NASA_Mission_Control_Center gptkb:NASA gptkb:Gemini_10 38 Completed Successful crewed Conducted Test spacecraft systems orbital Paved the way for Apollo missions. September 15, 1966 Paved the way for future lunar missions Positive outcomes noted 11:00 AMEDT. Demonstrated precision in orbital maneuvers. Key step towards lunar missions. Manned spaceflight. Successful docking and high orbit achievement. 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 Reports generated for analysis 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 |
| 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:notable_achievement |
First use of a space rendezvous
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| 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
|
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
28.5 degrees
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
approximately 90 minutes
90 minutes. |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Gemini_10
|
| gptkbp:propulsion |
gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft
Designed for two astronauts Tested various spacecraft systems Gemini spacecraft. Two-man spacecraft. Successful recovery of the spacecraft |
| gptkbp:research |
gptkb:satellite
Conducted experiments in microgravity Medical experiments on crew Testing of new equipment |
| gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:USS_Guam
Helicopter recovery Conducted by USS Guam September 15, 1966, at 2:00 PMUTC |
| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
3,000 kg
|
| gptkbp:services |
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:speed |
28,000 km/h
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Gemini_12
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| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:Agena_D
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| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:battle
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