Gemini 2

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:space_mission
gptkb:missions
gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:challenges faced several technical challenges
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:none
none during this mission
gptkbp:communication_system S-band radio
S-band
gptkbp:cooling_system active thermal control system
gptkbp:crew gptkb:none
gptkb:Charles_Duke
gptkb:Thomas_Stafford
gptkb:Elliot_See
gptkb:Charles_Bassett
extensive
extensive training
both crew members experienced astronauts
carefully selected crew members
effective communication between crew members
healthy during mission
both experienced pilots
gptkbp:crew_capacity 2
gptkbp:duration 5 days
gptkbp:first_flight conducted
gptkbp:flight_style suborbital
gptkbp:funding NASA budget
gptkbp:future_prospects influenced spacecraft design
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Gemini_program
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the Gemini program
important step in human spaceflight
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gemini 2
gptkbp:impact influenced future space missions
influenced Apollo program
gptkbp:innovation new life support systems
gptkbp:is_aplace_for 300 km
260 km
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:launch_date 1965-01-19
10:00 AM EST
January 19, 1966
gptkbp:launch_event successful
gptkbp:launch_mass 3,000 kg
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Titan_II
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Launch_Complex_19
gptkb:NASA
countdown completed successfully
thorough launch preparation conducted
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for Apollo missions
paved the way for future missions
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
extensive media coverage
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Gemini_2_mission_patch
gptkb:Gemini_3
gptkb:Houston
gptkb:Houston,_Texas
positive
completed
positive feedback
successful
weather conditions
decommissioned
1965-01-24
extensive simulations
detailed analysis conducted
thoroughly recorded
extensive mission planning conducted
comprehensive post-mission report created
detailed evaluation conducted after mission
gptkbp:mission_duration 2 days
5 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes
5 days, 23 hours, 17 minutes
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:human_spaceflight
crewed
gptkbp:navigation_system gptkb:navigation_system
gptkbp:notable_mission demonstrated capabilities for long-duration flights
gptkbp:objective test spacecraft systems
evaluate spacecraft performance
test rendezvous techniques
test reentry and recovery systems
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:5
120
gptkbp:orbital_altitude conducted various orbital operations
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 28.5 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes
eventual orbital decay expected
gptkbp:payload_capacity 3,000 kg
gptkbp:perigee 160 km
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Gemini_1
gptkbp:public_interest high
high public interest
gptkbp:recovery_forces gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:recovery_method aircraft recovery
successful recovery operations conducted
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:Gemini_capsule
gptkbp:research gptkb:none
various experiments
gptkbp:safety_measures multiple safety measures implemented
gptkbp:safety_record no incidents
gptkbp:service first use of a two-man crew
gptkbp:significance first manned Gemini flight
first spacecraft to test the reentry and recovery systems
gptkbp:spacecraft gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft
designed for crewed missions
gptkbp:specification detailed technical specifications available
gptkbp:speed January 21, 1966
gptkbp:success gptkb:true
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Gemini_3
gptkbp:team gptkb:US_Navy
gptkbp:training_programs used NASA training facilities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:KSC_Launch_Complex_34
gptkb:Gemini_program
gptkb:Gemini
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4