Statements (53)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gemini_9
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gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:body_style |
Circular
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gptkbp:color |
Red, white, and blue
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gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Eugene_Cernan gptkb:Thomas_Stafford gptkb:boxing_match Both astronauts had prior spaceflight experience. |
gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Charles_Mc_Gowan_Jr.
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gptkbp:events |
Part of the Gemini program
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gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:Gemini_12
gptkb:Gemini_1 |
gptkbp:function |
Represents the mission's identity.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gemini 9 mission patch
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gptkbp:insignia |
Features a stylized depiction of the Gemini spacecraft
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gptkbp:inspiration |
Inspired by military insignia.
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gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
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gptkbp:launch_date |
June 3, 1966
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gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Titan_II
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gptkbp:legacy |
Contributed to Apollo program developments.
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gptkbp:location |
Low Earth orbit
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gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:45
gptkb:9 gptkb:Gemini_8 gptkb:Gemini_10 Successful 2 hours 6 minutes Crewed spaceflight Docking with the Agena target vehicle Difficulties with the Agena docking. Tested new spacewalk techniques |
gptkbp:mission_duration |
3 days
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gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:Eugene_Cernan
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gptkbp:open_to_public |
Displayed in various space museums.
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gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
28.5 degrees
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gptkbp:released |
Available for collectors.
Embroidered fabric. Approximately 4 inches. Circular with a central emblem. Gemini spacecraft silhouette. Includes mission name and number. Part of NASA's historical artifacts. Popular among space enthusiasts. Predominantly blue. Recognized as a symbol of space exploration. Worn by astronauts during the mission. |
gptkbp:restoration |
gptkb:USS_Wasp
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gptkbp:significance |
Second crewed mission to attempt a rendezvous and docking
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gptkbp:symbolism |
Represents the Gemini program's goals
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