MA-6

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:advertising high public interest
gptkbp:community_involvement public outreach programs conducted
gptkbp:crew gptkb:cape
gptkb:Charles_Duke
gptkb:Thomas_Stafford
gptkb:boxing_match
2
extensive
experienced astronauts
intensive training program
command pilot
gptkbp:duration 12 days
gptkbp:elevation 1,200 km
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Gemini_program
gptkbp:highest_point 200 km
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MA-6
gptkbp:impact influenced future space exploration missions
increased knowledge of human spaceflight
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:launch_date 11:00 UTC
1966-01-31
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Kennedy
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas-Agena
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for Apollo program
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Aircraft_Corporation
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
gptkb:first_long-duration_spaceflight
gptkb:Houston
gptkb:Houston,_Texas
gptkb:satellite
196
successful
1966-02-06
low Earth orbit
decommissioned
manned
collected scientific data
radio communication with ground control
successful docking maneuvers
conducted experiments in microgravity
advanced spacecraft technology
demonstrated capabilities for future Apollo missions
safe return to Earth
extensive mission reports
emphasis on astronaut safety
long-duration spaceflight challenges
subsequent missions planned
thorough evaluation post-mission
gptkbp:mission_duration 12 days, 7 hours, 12 minutes
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes
gptkbp:partnerships collaboration with other agencies
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:MA-5
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Gemini_8
gptkb:Gemini_spacecraft
gptkbp:receives_funding_from funded by NASA
gptkbp:seating_capacity 3,000 kg
gptkbp:speed 1966-02-06
gptkbp:successor MA-7
gptkbp:training simulator training used
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mercury-Atlas_6
gptkb:John_Glenn's_Friendship_7_spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4