Statements (177)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:space_mission
gptkb:human_spaceflight |
| gptkbp:activities |
gptkb:sports_equipment
gptkb:photography 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:crew |
gptkb:Commander
gptkb:Pilot gptkb:Eugene_Cernan gptkb:Thomas_Stafford gptkb:American 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
1 day, 0 hours, 1 minute |
| gptkbp:elevation |
196 km
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| gptkbp:eva__description |
gptkb:first_EVA_of_Gemini_program
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| gptkbp:eva__equipment |
hand-held maneuvering unit
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| gptkbp:eva__outcome |
successful
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| gptkbp:eva_challenges |
difficulties with maneuvering in space
|
| gptkbp:eva_duration |
2 hours 6 minutes
2 hours 8 minutes approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes |
| gptkbp:eva_location |
low Earth orbit
in low Earth orbit |
| gptkbp:eva_objective |
test new spacesuit technology
|
| gptkbp:eva_performed_by |
gptkb:Eugene_Cernan
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| gptkbp:eva_tools_used |
handheld tools for tasks
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| gptkbp:first_eva |
1966-06-05
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| gptkbp:first_spacewalk_duration |
2 hours 9 minutes
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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:landing_site |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:June
gptkb:1966 gptkb:3 1966-06-03 June 3, 1966 2:00 PM EST 14:00 UTC |
| gptkbp:launch_mass |
3,000 kg
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| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Titan_II
|
| gptkbp:launch_window |
gptkb:1966
limited launch window due to orbital mechanics |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_19
June 3, 1966 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for Apollo missions
contributed to the success of the Apollo program |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Aircraft_Corporation
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
significant media coverage during the mission
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
gptkb:Gemini_9_mission_patch gptkb:Houston gptkb:Houston,_Texas gptkb:Eugene_Cernan gptkb:Gemini_8 gptkb:Gemini_10 completed successful test spacecraft systems 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 provided data for Apollo program evaluate performance of spacecraft systems extensive documentation of mission data provided data for future Apollo missions technical issues with spacecraft systems recognized for its contributions to space exploration 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 11:55 AM EST |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
3 days
72 hours 3 days, 0 hours, 55 minutes |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:human_spaceflight
crewed manned orbital manned spaceflight mission |
| gptkbp:module |
performed by Eugene Cernan
|
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
advanced human spaceflight capabilities
demonstrated capabilities for future lunar missions important step in human spaceflight |
| gptkbp:objective |
demonstrate rendezvous and docking
conduct extravehicular activity (EVA) perform extravehicular activity (EVA) demonstrate rendezvous and docking capabilities |
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:45
|
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
160 km
approximately 150 miles |
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
28.5 degrees
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| gptkbp:orbital_period |
90 minutes
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| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
3,000 kg
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| gptkbp:post-mission_impact |
influenced future spacewalks
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Gemini_8
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| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Gemini_10
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| gptkbp:public_interest |
high public interest in the mission
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| gptkbp:recovery_method |
gptkb:USS_Wasp
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| gptkbp:research |
various experiments in microgravity
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:first_EVA_of_Gemini_program
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:spacecraft |
gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft
two-man spacecraft |
| gptkbp:spacewalk_equipment |
astronaut suit
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| gptkbp:spacewalk_objective |
test maneuverability in space
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| gptkbp:spacewalk_significance |
first to use a hand-held maneuvering unit
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| gptkbp:speed |
1966-06-05
June 6, 1966 11:55 AM EST |
| gptkbp:success |
gptkb:true
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Gemini_10
|
| gptkbp:target_vehicle |
Gemini 8 Agena
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gemini_program
gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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