Statements (174)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Eugene_Cernan
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| gptkbp:activities |
gptkb:Photographer
gptkb:Research_Institute collecting samples conducting experiments repairing equipment conducting safety drills monitoring health status documenting findings demonstrating life support systems testing communication systems evaluating mission objectives maneuvering in space performing system checks assessing astronaut performance assessing microgravity effects assessing thermal protection checking spacecraft systems communicating with ground control conducting maintenance tasks conducting post-EVA analysis conducting scientific observations demonstrating mobility demonstrating teamwork in space documenting procedures evaluating equipment performance evaluating suit performance experimenting with tools observing Earth performing safety checks practicing emergency procedures practicing navigation skills reporting back to mission control returning to spacecraft testing astronaut suit testing mobility in space suit testing visibility in space suit using tethers |
| gptkbp:challenges |
difficulties with maneuvering in space
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
high public interest in the mission
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Eugene_Cernan gptkb:Thomas_Stafford gptkb:Native_American_tribe gptkb:boxing_match ground crew constant communication with mission control extensive training prior to launch both astronauts were experienced both astronauts had previous spaceflight experience NASA facilities both crew members returned safely safety protocols followed during mission included extensive simulations |
| gptkbp:duration |
3 days
2 hours 6 minutes 2 hours 8 minutes approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes 1 day, 0 hours, 1 minute |
| gptkbp:elevation |
160 km
196 km approximately 150 miles |
| gptkbp:equipment |
astronaut suit
hand-held maneuvering unit |
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
1966-06-05
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Gemini_program
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
important historical milestone in space exploration
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gemini 9
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| gptkbp:impact |
influenced future spacewalks
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| gptkbp:instrumentation |
handheld tools for tasks
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| gptkbp:is_described_as |
gptkb:first_EVA_of_Gemini_program
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| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:June
gptkb:1966 gptkb:3 1966-06-03 June 3, 1966 14:00 UTC 2:00 PMEST |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Titan_II
3,000 kg |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_19
gptkb:1966 June 3, 1966 limited launch window due to orbital mechanics |
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for Apollo missions
contributed to the success of the Apollo program |
| gptkbp:location |
low Earth orbit
in low Earth orbit |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Aircraft_Corporation
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
significant media coverage during the mission
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
gptkb:spacecraft gptkb:Gemini_9_mission_patch gptkb:45 gptkb:Houston gptkb:Houston,_Texas gptkb:Eugene_Cernan gptkb:Gemini_8 gptkb:Gemini_10 completed successful crewed test spacecraft systems manned orbital advanced human spaceflight capabilities conduct scientific experiments data analyzed for future missions June 6, 1966 test new equipment difficulties with rendezvous maneuvers gather data for future missions successful completion of objectives demonstrated capabilities for future lunar missions provided data for Apollo program evaluate performance of spacecraft systems extensive documentation of mission data important step in human spaceflight provided data for future Apollo missions technical issues with spacecraft systems recognized for its contributions to space exploration 11:55 AMEST manned spaceflight mission successful despite challenges. demonstrate operational capabilities of the Gemini spacecraft assess crew health and safety measures assess life support systems conduct communications tests conduct rendezvous maneuvers demonstrate spacecraft re-entry procedures evaluate crew performance in space evaluate spacecraft recovery techniques featured a stylized representation of the mission gather data on spacecraft systems perform docking maneuvers test new navigation techniques test spacecraft propulsion systems |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
3 days
72 hours 2 hours 9 minutes 3 days, 0 hours, 55 minutes |
| gptkbp:module |
performed by Eugene Cernan
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| gptkbp:objective |
demonstrate rendezvous and docking
conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) test maneuverability in space perform extravehicular activity (EVA) demonstrate rendezvous and docking capabilities test new spacesuit technology |
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
28.5 degrees
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| gptkbp:orbital_period |
90 minutes
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| gptkbp:outcome |
successful
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| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:Eugene_Cernan
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Gemini_8
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| gptkbp:propulsion |
gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft
two-man spacecraft |
| gptkbp:research |
various experiments in microgravity
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| gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:USS_Wasp
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| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
3,000 kg
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:first_EVA_of_Gemini_program
first to use a hand-held maneuvering unit second crewed mission to perform a spacewalk first use of a hand-held maneuvering unit first mission to attempt a rendezvous with a target vehicle |
| gptkbp:speed |
1966-06-05
June 6, 1966 11:55 AMEST |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:theorem
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Gemini_10
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| gptkbp:targets |
Gemini 8 Agena
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