Statements (332)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Buzz_Aldrin gptkb:Jim_Lovell |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:Edwin_E._Aldrin_Jr.
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| gptkbp:armor |
gptkb:Gemini_space_suit
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| gptkbp:artwork |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
near the Bahamas November 15, 1966 |
| gptkbp:charging_time |
November 12, 1966
5 hours, 30 minutes |
| gptkbp:cockpit |
gptkb:USS_Wasp
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:none
inspired international space collaboration |
| gptkbp:communication |
used S-band radio frequencies
advanced communication systems for the time |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
high public interest
captured public interest in space exploration |
| gptkbp:completed |
November 15, 1966
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| gptkbp:conducted |
November 12, 1966
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| gptkbp:constellation |
gptkb:Gemini_12
gptkb:Gemini-Titan_12 gptkb:12 gptkb:Gemini-Titan used for mission Gemini spacecraft used for mission |
| gptkbp:contribution |
data for future human spaceflight missions
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Edwin_E._Aldrin_Jr.
gptkb:James_Lovell gptkb:military_unit 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 gptkb:boxing_match 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 command pilot extensive prior to mission extravehicular activities (EVA) performed 115 hours both crew members healthy after mission James A. Lovell and Edwin E. Aldrin maintained with ground control throughout the mission utilized during 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:date |
November 11-15, 1966
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| gptkbp:distance |
1,500,000 miles
1,200,000 miles |
| gptkbp:docket_number |
successful
used for rendezvous with Agena 100% during the mission involved manual and automated techniques |
| gptkbp:duration |
4 days
approximately 5 hours 4 days, 23 hours, 17 minutes 5 hours, 30 minutes |
| gptkbp:elevation |
160 km
approximately 300 km approximately 300 kilometers successfully executed approximately 28,000 kilometers per hour demonstrated principles of orbital mechanics |
| gptkbp:end_of_life |
excellent spacecraft performance during mission
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| gptkbp:ends_at |
November 15, 1966
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| gptkbp:events |
successful
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| 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_performance |
multiple docking maneuvers
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:12
gptkb:Gemini_program part of the Gemini program |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Cold War space race
|
| 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 |
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:Agena_Target_Vehicle
gptkb:Agena_target_vehicle gptkb:battle successful probe and drogue system |
| 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 influenced spacecraft design for Apollo |
| gptkbp:influenced |
future Apollo missions
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| gptkbp:instrument |
various scientific instruments
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| gptkbp:instrumentation |
hand-held maneuvering unit
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| gptkbp:is_compatible_with |
gptkb:Agena_Target_Vehicle
gptkb:Agena_target_vehicle |
| gptkbp:is_tasked_with |
photography and experiments
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| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
November 15, 1966 |
| gptkbp:laps |
2
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
November 11, 1966
11:00 UTC 1966-11-11 November 15, 1966 2:00 PMEST 11:00 AMEST November 11, 1966, 11:00 AMEST |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Titan_II
3,200 kg Titan IIGLV |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_19
gptkb:Gemini_program November 11, 1966 November 11, 1966 to November 15, 1966 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for Apollo missions
influenced future space missions paved the way for Apollo lunar missions paved the way for Apollo missions. |
| gptkbp:location |
in space
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Aircraft_Corporation
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| gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight |
debriefing and analysis
November 15, 1966 |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center gptkb:spacecraft gptkb:12 gptkb:Houston gptkb:Houston,_Texas gptkb:Gemini_program gptkb:NASA_Mission_Control_Center gptkb:software gptkb:James_A._Lovell_Jr. gptkb:Gemini_12_mission_patch gptkb:Apollo_1 gptkb:NASA_Mission_Control gptkb:NASA's_Gemini_program gptkb:battle gptkb:Research_Institute gptkb:Gemini_11 59 successful crewed decommissioned 5 hours 30 minutes manned manned spaceflight orbital detailed mission report published influenced future missions paved the way for Apollo missions provided data for future missions conducted by NASA successful docking data collected for future missions contributed to Apollo program successful re-entry November 15, 1966 evaluate spacecraft systems positive results achieved all primary objectives test rendezvous and docking successfully completed extensive documentation created demonstrated capabilities for future lunar missions test rendezvous techniques 5 hours, 30 minutes designed for mission successful mission analysis conducted thorough evaluation post-mission analyzed mission data for improvements docking with a target vehicle led by flight director Chris Kraft perform extravehicular activity (EVA) successful EVA advanced space rendezvous techniques performed by Edwin Aldrin successful docking with Agena target vehicle Gemini 12 was the final mission of the Gemini program. docking and EVA successful docking with Agena demonstrated advanced spaceflight techniques 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:12
gptkb:35 117 4 days 94 1965-1966 4 days, 23 hours, 17 minutes approximately 4 days approximately 120 hours well-planned mission timeline 96 hours successful docking and EVA 117 hours 4 days 0 hours 0 minutes 94 hours, 35 minutes |
| gptkbp:module |
successful
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first successful docking with another spacecraft
successful docking with Agena performed multiple EV As |
| 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:objective |
demonstrate rendezvous and docking
conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) conduct scientific experiments demonstrate docking capabilities test equipment and techniques 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
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
retired
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| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
28.5 degrees
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| gptkbp:orbital_period |
90 minutes
approximately 90 minutes demonstrated orbital rendezvous capabilities |
| gptkbp:outcome |
successful mission
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Gemini_program
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| gptkbp:performance |
100%
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:Edwin_E._Aldrin_Jr.
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Gemini_11
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| gptkbp:propulsion |
gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft
59 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:purpose |
test equipment and techniques
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| gptkbp:research |
gptkb:battle
gptkb:satellite 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:restoration |
gptkb:USS_Sargo
gptkb:USS_Wasp November 15, 1966 conducted by USS Wasp |
| gptkbp:safety_record |
no major incidents
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| gptkbp:screenings |
gptkb:Edwin_E._Aldrin
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| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
3,000 kg
3,200 kilograms |
| gptkbp:services |
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:speed |
28,000 km/h
November 15, 1966 steep reentry angle 15:55 UTC |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:software
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:software
gptkb:Gemini_13 gptkb:Apollo_1 |
| gptkbp:synergizes_with |
demonstrated precision in space operations
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| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:Agena_Target_Vehicle
gptkb:Agena_target_vehicle |
| gptkbp:training |
over a year of training
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| gptkbp:travel_time |
November 15, 1966, 10:00 AMEST
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