Statements (349)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:space_mission gptkb:human_spaceflight gptkb:missions |
| gptkbp:agena_docking |
successful
|
| gptkbp:artwork |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
near the Bahamas November 15, 1966 |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:none
inspired international space collaboration |
| gptkbp:communication_system |
used S-band radio frequencies
advanced communication systems for the time |
| gptkbp:completed |
November 15, 1966
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| gptkbp:contribution |
data for future human spaceflight missions
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Commander
gptkb:Edwin_E._Aldrin_Jr. gptkb:James_Lovell gptkb:Pilot gptkb:Edwin_E._Aldrin gptkb:Buzz_Aldrin gptkb:NASA_Johnson_Space_Center gptkb:Jim_Lovell gptkb:James_A._Lovell_Jr. gptkb:James_A._Lovell gptkb:Edwin_Aldrin 2 extensive successful extensive training physical fitness training emergency procedures training over 2 years extensive training prior to mission extensive training program conducted during the mission continuous monitoring during flight extensive pre-flight training extensive training for docking procedures during mission NASA facilities both astronauts had prior spaceflight experience extensive prior to mission extravehicular activities (EVA) performed both crew members healthy after mission James A. Lovell and Edwin E. Aldrin maintained with ground control throughout the mission extensive training for spacewalks simulations for docking procedures technical training on spacecraft systems effective communication between crew members support from ground control both astronauts received accolades excellent health throughout mission high experience level of crew implemented safety measures during flight positive feedback from crew after mission positive interaction between crew members successful docking and extravehicular activity prioritized crew safety throughout mission valuable experience for astronauts various tasks performed in space |
| gptkbp:crew_health_monitoring_system |
utilized during the mission
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| gptkbp:crew_member_aldrin's_role |
gptkb:Pilot
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| gptkbp:crew_member_lovell's_role |
gptkb:Commander
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| gptkbp:date |
November 11-15, 1966
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| gptkbp:distance |
1,500,000 miles
1,200,000 miles |
| gptkbp:docking_success_rate |
100% during the mission
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| gptkbp:docking_system |
gptkb:Agena_Target_Vehicle
gptkb:Agena_target_vehicle yes successful probe and drogue system involved manual and automated techniques |
| gptkbp:docking_with_agena |
demonstrated precision in space operations
|
| gptkbp:duration |
4 days
4 days, 23 hours, 17 minutes |
| gptkbp:end_of_life |
excellent spacecraft performance during mission
|
| gptkbp:ended |
November 15, 1966
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| gptkbp:eva_conducted_by |
gptkb:Edwin_E._Aldrin
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| gptkbp:eva_conducted_on |
November 12, 1966
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| gptkbp:eva_duration |
approximately 5 hours
5 hours, 30 minutes |
| gptkbp:eva_location |
in space
|
| gptkbp:eva_objectives |
test equipment and techniques
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| gptkbp:eva_performed_by |
gptkb:Edwin_E._Aldrin_Jr.
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| gptkbp:eva_purpose |
test equipment and techniques
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| gptkbp:eva_success_rate |
100%
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| gptkbp:eva_suit_type |
gptkb:Gemini_space_suit
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| gptkbp:eva_tasks |
photography and experiments
|
| gptkbp:eva_tools_used |
hand-held maneuvering unit
|
| gptkbp:final_launch_of |
gptkb:Gemini_program
|
| gptkbp:final_mission_of |
gptkb:Gemini_program
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
conducted by NASA
influenced future spacecraft designs analysis of mission data |
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
docking mechanism
the maneuvering unit for spacewalks automatic rendezvous system the Agena target vehicle automatic rendezvous techniques |
| gptkbp:first_mission_to_achieve |
docking with a target vehicle
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
multiple docking maneuvers
|
| gptkbp:gemini_12_docking_system |
used for rendezvous with Agena
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_docking_time |
November 12, 1966
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_landing_date |
November 15, 1966
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_launch_date |
November 11, 1966
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_launch_time |
11:00 AM EST
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_legacy |
paved the way for Apollo missions
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_mission_achievements |
successful docking with Agena
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_mission_control_location |
gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_mission_duration |
4 days, 23 hours, 17 minutes
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_mission_impact |
influenced spacecraft design for Apollo
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_mission_legacy |
paved the way for Apollo missions.
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_mission_objectives |
evaluate spacecraft systems
docking and EVA |
| gptkbp:gemini_12_mission_patch |
designed for mission
|
| gptkbp:gemini_12_mission_results |
successful docking and EVA
|
| gptkbp:gemini_12_mission_significance |
demonstrated capabilities for future lunar missions
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_mission_type |
crewed
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_reentry_time |
November 15, 1966, 10:00 AM EST
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_spacecraft_name |
gptkb:Gemini_12
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| gptkbp:gemini_12_splashdown_time |
November 15, 1966, 10:00 AM EST
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| gptkbp:gemini_program_duration |
1965-1966
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| gptkbp:gemini_program_number |
gptkb:12
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| gptkbp:gemini_program_total_missions |
gptkb:12
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| gptkbp:gemini_spacecraft |
used for mission
Gemini spacecraft used for mission |
| gptkbp:gemini_spacecraft_model |
gptkb:Gemini-Titan_12
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| gptkbp:gemini_spacecraft_number |
gptkb:12
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| gptkbp:gemini_spacecraft_type |
gptkb:Gemini-Titan
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Gemini_program
part of the Gemini program |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Cold War space race
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
significant for future missions
significant impact on space exploration important for future space missions contributed to Apollo program development |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
contributed to Apollo program
demonstrated capabilities for future lunar missions demonstrated capabilities for Apollo missions paved the way for long-duration space missions. enhanced techniques for spacecraft rendezvous improved understanding of human factors in spaceflight |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gemini 12
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| gptkbp:impact |
significant impact on future missions
significant for future space exploration |
| gptkbp:influenced |
future Apollo missions
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| gptkbp:landing_distance |
debriefing and analysis
November 15, 1966 |
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
November 15, 1966 |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
November 11, 1966
11:00 UTC 1966-11-11 11:00 AM EST 2:00 PM EST November 11, 1966, 11:00 AM EST |
| gptkbp:launch_event |
successful
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| gptkbp:launch_mass |
3,200 kg
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Titan_II
gptkb:Titan_II_GLV |
| gptkbp:launch_window |
November 11, 1966 to November 15, 1966
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_19
November 11, 1966 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for Apollo missions
influenced future space missions paved the way for Apollo lunar missions |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Aircraft_Corporation
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:1
gptkb:12 gptkb:Houston gptkb:Houston,_Texas gptkb:Gemini_program gptkb:NASA_Mission_Control_Center gptkb:James_A._Lovell_Jr. gptkb:Gemini_12_mission_patch gptkb:Apollo_1 gptkb:NASA_Mission_Control gptkb:NASA's_Gemini_program gptkb:scientific_research gptkb:Gemini_11 yes successful decommissioned detailed mission report published influenced future missions provided data for future missions successful docking data collected for future missions successful re-entry November 15, 1966 positive results achieved all primary objectives test rendezvous and docking successfully completed extensive documentation created test rendezvous techniques successful mission analysis conducted thorough evaluation post-mission analyzed mission data for improvements led by flight director Chris Kraft successful EVA performed by Edwin Aldrin successful docking with Agena target vehicle Gemini 12 was the final mission of the Gemini program. successful docking with Agena perform a spacewalk with a tether technical challenges faced during mission extensive mission planning involved demonstrate controlled rendezvous designed with a blue background test space rendezvous techniques thorough mission documentation created. |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
gptkb:35
117 4 days 94 4 days, 23 hours, 17 minutes approximately 4 days approximately 120 hours well-planned mission timeline 96 hours 117 hours 4 days 0 hours 0 minutes 94 hours, 35 minutes |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:human_spaceflight
crewed manned manned spaceflight orbital |
| gptkbp:module |
successful
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first successful docking with another spacecraft
successful docking with Agena performed multiple EVAs |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
first use of the Agena target vehicle
first successful docking with a target vehicle Edwin Aldrin's spacewalk Last mission of the Gemini Program |
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
paved the way for Apollo missions
contributed to Apollo program advanced space rendezvous techniques demonstrated advanced spaceflight techniques |
| gptkbp:notable_pilots |
gptkb:Edwin_E._Aldrin_Jr.
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| gptkbp:objective |
demonstrate rendezvous and docking
conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) conduct scientific experiments demonstrate docking capabilities demonstrate spacewalk capabilities demonstrate docking with a target vehicle test spacewalk techniques demonstrate rendezvous and docking with an Agena target vehicle |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:operating_hours |
5 hours 30 minutes
5 hours, 30 minutes |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
retired
|
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
59
|
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
160 km
approximately 300 km approximately 300 kilometers successfully executed approximately 28,000 kilometers per hour demonstrated principles of orbital mechanics |
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
28.5 degrees
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
90 minutes
approximately 90 minutes |
| gptkbp:orbital_rendezvous |
demonstrated orbital rendezvous capabilities
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
successful mission
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Gemini_program
|
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
3,000 kg
3,200 kilograms |
| gptkbp:performed_eva |
gptkb:Edwin_E._Aldrin_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:post-mission_review |
conducted by NASA
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Gemini_11
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| gptkbp:primary_crew_role |
gptkb:Pilot
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| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:Apollo_1 perform extravehicular activity (EVA) |
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high public interest
captured public interest in space exploration |
| gptkbp:recovery_method |
gptkb:USS_Sargo
gptkb:USS_Wasp November 15, 1966 conducted by USS Wasp |
| gptkbp:recovery_vessel |
gptkb:USS_Wasp
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| gptkbp:research |
gptkb:Earth_observation
yes spacewalks biomedical studies conducted during mission photographic experiments tethered spacecraft experiments biomedical experiments various experiments conducted in microgravity various experiments in microgravity Earth observations |
| gptkbp:safety_record |
no major incidents
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| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
various scientific instruments
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| gptkbp:secondary_crew_role |
command pilot
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| gptkbp:service |
first successful rendezvous with a target vehicle
first use of a docking mechanism first use of a maneuvering unit first successful use of a target vehicle first use of a spacewalk to assist docking last Gemini mission last crewed mission before Apollo first to conduct a rendezvous with a target vehicle first to demonstrate controlled re-entry first to perform a spacewalk at night first to use a maneuvering unit during a spacewalk first to conduct a spacewalk to assist in docking maneuvers multiple dockings successful docking with a target vehicle |
| gptkbp:significance |
last mission of the Gemini program
contributed to Apollo program last mission of Gemini program |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
first successful docking with another spacecraft
first successful docking with a target vehicle first use of a spacewalk to assist docking |
| gptkbp:spacecraft |
gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft
two-man spacecraft successful recovery operation based on Gemini spacecraft specifications successful recovery operation after splashdown tested various spacecraft systems improved design over previous missions |
| gptkbp:spaceflights |
59
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| gptkbp:spacewalks_performed |
2
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| gptkbp:speed |
28,000 km/h
November 15, 1966 steep reentry angle 15:55 UTC |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Apollo_program
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:Gemini_13 gptkb:Apollo_1 |
| gptkbp:target_vehicle |
gptkb:Agena_Target_Vehicle
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| gptkbp:total_crew_hours_in_space |
115 hours
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| gptkbp:total_docking_time |
5 hours, 30 minutes
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| gptkbp:training |
over a year of training
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:KSC_Launch_Complex_34
gptkb:Buzz_Aldrin gptkb:Gemini_program gptkb:Gemini_Program gptkb:Jim_Lovell gptkb:missions gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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