Gemini 9 mission patch

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gemini_9
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:body_style Circular
gptkbp:color Red, white, and blue
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.
gptkbp:events Part of the Gemini program
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Gemini_12
gptkb:Gemini_1
gptkbp:function Represents the mission's identity.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gemini 9 mission patch
gptkbp:insignia Features a stylized depiction of the Gemini spacecraft
gptkbp:inspiration Inspired by military insignia.
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:launch_date June 3, 1966
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Kennedy_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Titan_II
gptkbp:legacy Contributed to Apollo program developments.
gptkbp:location Low Earth orbit
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
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Eugene_Cernan
gptkbp:open_to_public Displayed in various space museums.
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 28.5 degrees
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
gptkbp:significance Second crewed mission to attempt a rendezvous and docking
gptkbp:symbolism Represents the Gemini program's goals