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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:space_mission gptkb:human_spaceflight gptkb:missions |
| gptkbp:accessories |
specialized space food
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| gptkbp:advertising |
received significant media coverage
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| gptkbp:airlines |
gptkb:Chris_Kraft
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| gptkbp:artwork |
approximately 1,500 km east of Cape Canaveral.
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| gptkbp:astronaut_health |
studied effects of prolonged weightlessness on health
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
collaboration with international space agencies
Increased international cooperation in space none during this mission inspired international interest in space exploration |
| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:NASA's_Mission_Control used S-band radio used S-band radio for communication used S-band radio. |
| gptkbp:communication_system |
Advanced communication systems
S-band radio |
| gptkbp:community_health |
monitored the health of the crew throughout the mission.
continuous health monitoring of astronauts |
| gptkbp:control_system |
manual and automatic control systems
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| gptkbp:cooling_system |
ablative heat shield
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:James_Lovell
gptkb:scientific_experiments gptkb:Frank_Borman gptkb:James_A._Lovell_Jr. gptkb:James_A._Lovell several months continuous monitoring extensive training program maintained communication with ground control. extensive training prior to launch Extensive training program conducted various experiments during flight both astronauts were experienced pilots continuous monitoring during flight extensive pre-flight training extensive spaceflight experience over a year of training prior to launch Continuous health monitoring of crew Regular communication with ground control biomedical monitoring systems Launch Control Team extensive training for long-duration missions significant experience gained by astronauts various scientific and operational tasks both astronauts had prior spaceflight experience Conducted various crew activities in space Implemented safety measures for crew Several months of training Significant experience in spaceflight crew members were separated during flight high level of teamwork monitored throughout the mission over a year of training successful completion of mission objectives voice communication with ground control maintained communication with mission control ground support crew extensive training for long-duration flight health monitoring throughout the mission achieved all mission objectives. both astronauts had extensive training. both astronauts had prior spaceflight experience. conducted various activities during the mission. crew remained healthy throughout the mission. intensive training prior to the mission. monitored vital signs during the mission. studied acclimatization to space environment utilized telemetry for health monitoring |
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
2
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| gptkbp:crew_psychological_support |
provided psychological support during mission
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| gptkbp:distance |
over 5 million miles
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| gptkbp:docking_system |
with Gemini 6 A
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| gptkbp:duration |
14 days
14 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes 330 hours |
| gptkbp:end_of_life |
decommissioned after mission completion
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| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:Gemini_7
extensive pre-launch testing analysis of physiological effects conducted post-flight analysis of mission data |
| gptkbp:first_rendezvous |
with Gemini 6 A
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| gptkbp:flight_style |
low Earth orbit
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Gemini_8
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| gptkbp:fuel_type |
hypergolic propellants
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Gemini_program
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important step in human space exploration
paved the way for Apollo missions. Important milestone in space exploration paved the way for long-duration space missions. |
| gptkbp:homeworld |
successful return to Earth.
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Gemini 7
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| gptkbp:impact |
influenced future space missions.
influenced future space exploration missions influenced future spacecraft designs influenced Apollo program significantly impacted future space missions |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Gemini_6_A
Gemini 6 A mission |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Inspired future space missions
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| gptkbp:landing_distance |
12:00 UTC
debriefing and analysis |
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
December 18, 1965 December 18, 1965, 12:00 UTC |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
1965-12-04
December 4, 1965 12:00 UTC 11:00 AM EST December 4, 1965, 12:00 UTC |
| gptkbp:launch_event |
successful launch
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| gptkbp:launch_platform |
controlled from Cape Kennedy
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| 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 |
December 4, 1965
December 1965 December 4, 1965 to December 18, 1965 launched during a 30-minute window. |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_19
gptkb:NASA December 4, 1965 Standard launch countdown procedures followed Launch Complex 19. involved extensive checks and tests. |
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for Apollo missions
paved the way for future long-duration missions Legacy of long-duration space missions paved the way for long-duration space missions. paved the way for future long-duration missions. remains a significant milestone in space exploration. |
| gptkbp:life_support_system |
environmental control system
advanced life support systems advanced life support systems were tested. |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
first live television broadcast from space
live broadcasts from space extensive media coverage during mission Live broadcasts from space extensive media coverage during the mission. |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Mission_Control_Center_in_Houston
gptkb:none gptkb:Houston,_Texas gptkb:Mission_Control_Center,_Houston gptkb:Gemini_6_A gptkb:Gemini_7_mission_patch gptkb:NASA no Successful completed successful data collected for future missions analyzed for future missions data analyzed for future missions detailed analysis conducted successful completion of objectives Houston, Texas. Extensive mission documentation created Comprehensive post-mission report published Detailed post-mission analysis conducted Flight Director Chris Kraft NASA flight controllers dealing with microgravity effects extensive mission reports Mission Control Center in Houston. data analyzed for future missions. data collected was used for future missions. detailed reports were generated after the mission. effective teamwork and communication. extensive planning prior to the mission. analysis of mission data for future missions effective teamwork and training evaluated for future mission planning extensive documentation of mission procedures technical challenges of long-duration flight both astronauts continued to work with NASA after mission. |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
14 days
approximately 14 days longest spaceflight at the time longest crewed spaceflight at the time 14 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes record for longest spaceflight at the time set a record for longest manned spaceflight at the time set a record for longest spaceflight at the time. 14 days 0 hours 0 minutes compared to previous missions for endurance studies record for longest spaceflight until 1970 |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:human_spaceflight
crewed manned spaceflight orbital |
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
gptkb:navigation_system
Star tracker navigation system |
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
demonstrated capabilities for long-duration spaceflight.
demonstrated capabilities for future Apollo missions demonstrated endurance in space |
| gptkbp:objective |
Test spacecraft systems
demonstrate long-duration spaceflight test life support systems test long-duration spaceflight Test long-duration spaceflight long-duration spaceflight study effects of long-duration spaceflight on humans conduct rendezvous with Gemini 6 A Evaluate human endurance in space study long-duration spaceflight effects conduct rendezvous and docking maneuvers study effects of weightlessness on the human body |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:operational_period |
gptkb:1965
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| gptkbp:orbit_type |
206
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| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
approximately 300 km
approximately 300 kilometers approximately 28,000 km/h |
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
28.5 degrees
28.5 degrees. |
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
approximately 90 minutes
about 90 minutes 13 days, 18 hours, 35 minutes 25.5 hours orbited Earth at a speed of approximately 27,000 km/h. |
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
3,000 kg
3,000 kilograms 3.12 meters 3,000 kg. 3.20 meters 4.88 meters |
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
solar panels. |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Gemini_6
gptkb:Gemini_6_A |
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Gemini_8
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| gptkbp:public_interest |
high public interest
High public interest in mission high public interest in space exploration captured public interest in space exploration generated significant public interest. |
| gptkbp:recovery_method |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:USS_Sargo gptkb:USS_Wasp December 18, 1965 parachute recovery system aircraft carrier USS Saginaw Bay approximately 1 hour after splashdown. involved multiple ships and aircraft. |
| gptkbp:related_vehicle |
gptkb:Gemini_capsule
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| gptkbp:rendezvous_with |
gptkb:Gemini_6_A
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| gptkbp:research |
biological and physiological studies
biomedical experiments various experiments conducted during flight Conducted various experiments collected during mission various experiments conducted during the mission conducted various experiments during the mission. |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
enhanced safety protocols
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| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
gather data on human endurance in space
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| gptkbp:service |
first spacecraft to support a long-duration mission
first crew to spend 14 days in space First crew to spend two weeks in space first spacecraft to support a long-duration mission. |
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_long-duration_manned_spaceflight
gptkb:first_long-duration_spaceflight longest crewed spaceflight at the time first long-duration spaceflight in the Gemini program first long-duration spaceflight by the United States first crewed mission to spend more than two weeks in space first mission to last more than two weeks in space longest manned spaceflight at the time first long-duration spaceflight in the Gemini program. first mission to test long-duration spaceflight for future Apollo missions first long-duration mission in the Gemini program |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
first long-duration mission in Gemini program
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| gptkbp:sleeping_habits |
planned sleep cycles
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| gptkbp:spacecraft |
gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft
multiple redundant systems designed for two astronauts two-man capsule manual and automated systems recovery by helicopter designed for crew comfort and safety Modified Gemini spacecraft design Successful recovery of spacecraft Tested various spacecraft systems improved for future missions recovered by Navy ships successful recovery operation after splashdown various systems tested during the mission designed for two astronauts. included a docking mechanism. recovered successfully after splashdown. improved design for future missions tested various spacecraft systems for reliability |
| gptkbp:spacecraft_navigation |
utilized star tracking for navigation
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| gptkbp:speed |
controlled
December 18, 1965 28,000 km/h approximately 25,000 mph approximately 28,000 km/h approximately 25,000 miles per hour approximately 6 degrees reentry was at a shallow angle. |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Gemini_8
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Gemini_8
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| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:NASA_recovery_forces
gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:USS_Sargo gptkb:USS_Wasp US Navy recovery team |
| gptkbp:training |
used for physical fitness
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Smithsonian_National_Air_and_Space_Museum_Steven_F._Udvar-Hazy_Center
gptkb:KSC_Launch_Complex_15 gptkb:KSC_Launch_Complex_34 gptkb:Gemini_program gptkb:Gemini_Program gptkb:Frank_Borman gptkb:Jim_Lovell gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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