Statements (401)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:David_Scott
gptkb:Apollo_9 gptkb:Neil_Armstrong |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:NASA_Mission_Control
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| gptkbp:challenges |
Faced technical challenges during mission.
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| gptkbp:charging_time |
39 minutes
5 hours 25 minutes |
| gptkbp:communication |
S-band radio
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
High public interest during mission.
high public interest due to the Apollo program |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Increased international interest in space.
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| gptkbp:constellation |
S-band radio
Gemini 8 spacecraft model type of spacecraft used |
| gptkbp:contribution |
Contributed to understanding of docking.
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| gptkbp:controls |
used to regain control
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| gptkbp:cooling_system |
heat shield technology
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:NASA_Astronaut_Training_Program
gptkb:military_unit gptkb:David_Scott gptkb:Neil_Armstrong gptkb:NASA_Johnson_Space_Center gptkb:boxing_match gptkb:Armstrong's_first_spaceflight gptkb:Scott's_first_spaceflight 2 extensive several months prioritized highly trained over a year critical for success ground control team both astronauts were experienced pilots extensive pre-flight training extensive simulations good during mission highly trained astronauts constant with ground control extensive pre-mission training extensive training prior to the mission Both astronauts were experienced. Crew remained healthy throughout mission. Effective communication between crew. Extensive training prior to mission. safely returned to Earth command pilot both crew members healthy after mission Neil Armstrong and David Scott both astronauts experienced prior missions both crew members healthy post-mission first docking maneuver first spaceflight for David Scott first spaceflight for Neil Armstrong highly experienced astronauts excellent during mission first manned spacecraft to dock pilot and command pilot safely recovered at sea implemented emergency protocols second spaceflight for David Scott implemented during mission first flight for Neil Armstrong second flight for David Scott docking and rendezvous techniques extensive training for docking first docking experience first experience of docking for David Scott first experience of docking for Neil Armstrong led by Chris Kraft both astronauts were in good health post-mission Scott became second person to pilot a spacecraft to dock Armstrong's experience led to Apollo 11 Scott's experience led to Apollo 15 Armstrong became first person to pilot a spacecraft to dock |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspired cultural references.
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
influenced global space policy
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| gptkbp:date |
March 21, 1966
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| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:dimensions |
16.5 feet long
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| gptkbp:distance |
2,000 miles
over 200,000 km |
| gptkbp:docket_number |
gptkb:battle
successful historic milestone manual control successful execution demonstrated effectiveness rendezvous and docking successfully executed probe and drogue probe and drogue system used for rendezvous with Agena 100% for this mission 100% for Gemini missions |
| gptkbp:duration |
10 hours, 41 minutes
10 hours 41 minutes 10 days, 22 hours, 34 minutes |
| gptkbp:education |
Used in educational programs.
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| gptkbp:elevation |
160 km
150 miles 27,400 km/h successful approximately 150 km 160 kilometers 7.8 kilometers per second 28,000 km/h |
| gptkbp:emergency_services |
gptkb:battle
spin maneuver manual control by Neil Armstrong spin caused by thruster malfunction |
| gptkbp:end_date |
March 16, 1966
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| gptkbp:events |
successful
successful launch |
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
dock with another spacecraft
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| gptkbp:first_held |
two spacecraft
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Gemini_9
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| gptkbp:function |
spin rate increase
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| gptkbp:game_world |
after 6 orbits
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| gptkbp:gps |
monitored during flight
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Gemini_program
part of the Gemini program |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of Gemini program
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
important for Apollo program
significant impact on space exploration history |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneering space exploration
paved the way for Apollo missions first successful docking in space pioneered space docking technology Key milestone in space exploration. pioneered space docking techniques first American spacecraft to dock with another spacecraft |
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:Agena_Target_Vehicle
gptkb:Agena_target_vehicle gptkb:theorem gptkb:battle 30 minutes 5 hours approximately 30 minutes approximately 5 hours 39 minutes 5 hours 30 minutes March 16, 1966 with Agena target vehicle probe and drogue probe and drogue system first in history |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gemini 8
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:significant
influenced future missions influenced future spacecraft designs Influenced spacecraft design. influenced spacecraft design influenced future Apollo missions influenced future docking technology advancements in space rendezvous technology |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:software
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Gemini_6
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| gptkbp:innovation |
Introduced new docking techniques.
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| gptkbp:is_aplace_for |
160 km
300 km |
| gptkbp:is_compatible_with |
gptkb:Agena_Target_Vehicle
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| gptkbp:landing_gear |
gptkb:musician
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| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
South Pacific Ocean March 16, 1966 March 18, 1966 |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:1966
March 16, 1966 11:00 UTC 10:00 UTC 19:00 UTC 1966-03-16 March 16, 1966, 11:00 UTC 11:00 AMEST 19:00:00 UTC March 16, 1966, 10:00 UTC |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Titan_II
3,000 kg 3,000 kilograms Titan IIGLV |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_19
gptkb:NASA March 1966 March 16, 1966 months of training and simulations |
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for Apollo missions
influenced future space missions foundation for future space missions Paved the way for Apollo missions. demonstrated capabilities for future missions important for future space exploration important for space exploration Legacy continues in space exploration. paved the way for future docking missions paved the way for future docking missions. |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:North_American_Aviation
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| gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight |
05:41 UTC
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Significant media coverage.
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
gptkb:6 gptkb:Houston gptkb:Houston,_Texas gptkb:Mission_Control_Center,_Houston gptkb:Gemini_program gptkb:Gemini_7 gptkb:NASA gptkb:Gemini_8_mission_patch gptkb:Gemini_9 gptkb:battle 8 Completed positive conducted positive feedback successful Manned improved spacecraft design published loss of control March 16, 1966 manned spaceflight orbital technical difficulties demonstrate orbital rendezvous paved the way for Apollo missions conducted by NASA reviewed for future missions successful mission review published by NASA provided insights into human factors in spaceflight influenced future spacecraft designs extensive simulations demonstrate orbital rendezvous and docking detailed analysis conducted demonstrated capabilities for future missions successful recovery Extensive documentation available. Detailed analysis conducted. led to improvements in future missions enhanced astronaut safety protocols Influenced future space missions. Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. Both astronauts received accolades. David Scott flew on Apollo 15. Extensive preparation before launch. Loss of control during reentry. Positive mission review. Successful despite challenges. Demonstrated capabilities for future Apollo missions. demonstrated capabilities for Apollo missions reviewed by NASA influenced future Apollo missions positive feedback on docking technology successful docking but emergency landing successful docking technology demonstration advancements in spacecraft design awarded NASA Distinguished Service Medal detailed analysis of mission performance pioneered space docking techniques unexpected spin improved future missions successful despite challenges 05:41:00 UTC improved spacecraft control procedures successful rendezvous and docking technical difficulties during docking demonstrated capabilities for future space exploration successful docking and recovery enhanced understanding of microgravity effects on humans contributed to understanding of spacecraft dynamics led to improvements in spacecraft redundancy systems contributed to the evolution of astronaut training programs informed the design of life support systems for future missions enhanced understanding of spacecraft thermal control systems highlighted the importance of mission debriefing increased focus on crew health monitoring influenced design of future space missions influenced future space rendezvous missions influenced the design of future docking systems informed training for future astronauts led to development of Apollo Lunar Module led to improvements in procedures led to improvements in spacecraft control systems refined docking procedures test docking techniques highlighted the importance of real-time decision making led to advancements in spacecraft navigation technology contributed to the development of space mission protocols emphasized the need for robust communication systems informed the development of emergency protocols for space missions contributed to the establishment of safety standards for manned spaceflight influenced international space collaboration efforts docking mission critical for Apollo missions improved docking techniques experienced a critical failure during the mission both astronauts continued to work with NASA after the mission debriefed by NASA |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
gptkb:10
gptkb:41 641 10 days 1965-1966 10 hours, 41 minutes 5 days, 22 hours, 34 minutes 10 hours 41 minutes 10 days, 4 hours, 50 minutes |
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
gptkb:hospital
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
First docking in space
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| gptkbp:objective |
first docking of two spacecraft
Docking with an Agena target vehicle Docking with Agena target vehicle docking with another spacecraft collect data on spacecraft systems conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) experiments demonstrate orbital rendezvous techniques test the effects of spaceflight on humans demonstrate docking with another spacecraft |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:operating_hours |
10 hours 41 minutes
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| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
low Earth orbit
28.5 degrees approximately 90 degrees |
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
gptkb:6
90 minutes |
| gptkbp:outcome |
successful emergency landing
Successful docking successful docking with Agena target vehicle experienced a critical in-flight emergency |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Gemini_program
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| gptkbp:power_output |
solar panels
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Gemini_7
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Gemini_7
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| gptkbp:propulsion |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:modified_Gemini_spacecraft gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft hypergolic propellants designed for two astronauts |
| gptkbp:release_date |
March 16, 1966
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| gptkbp:research |
various microgravity experiments
conducted various scientific experiments during the mission |
| gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean gptkb:USS_Leonard_F._Mason March 16, 1966 water landing approximately 30 minutes after splashdown |
| gptkbp:role |
monitoring and support during the mission
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| gptkbp:roll_rate |
up to 90 degrees per second
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| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
3,000 kg
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| gptkbp:services |
first docking of two spacecraft
first docking of a crewed spacecraft first spacecraft to perform a successful docking maneuver |
| gptkbp:significance |
first docking of two spacecraft
paved the way for Apollo missions first successful docking in space first successful docking of two spacecraft First successful docking of two spacecraft showed the need for contingency planning in space missions demonstrated orbital rendezvous and docking technology demonstrated spacecraft control techniques highlighted the importance of crew training provided data for future long-duration missions |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
First successful docking of two spacecraft
First use of a spacecraft to dock with another spacecraft first use of a docking mechanism first docking maneuver docking maneuver docking with Agena spin maneuver incident |
| gptkbp:speed |
March 16, 1966
7 degrees 28,000 km/h March 18, 1966 March 17, 1966 28,000 kilometers per hour 10:30 UTC 10:55 UTC 22:55 UTC 21:41 UTC 0.5 feet per second |
| gptkbp:steering |
performed successfully
first successful docking of two spacecraft |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:theorem
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:software
gptkb:Gemini_9 |
| gptkbp:supports |
recycled air and water
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| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:Agena_Target_Vehicle
gptkb:Agena gptkb:Agena_D gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:USS_Leonard_F._Mason
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| gptkbp:website |
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
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| gptkbp:weight |
3,000 pounds
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