Statements (95)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:space_mission
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| gptkbp:air_traffic_control |
gptkb:missions
manual control by Alan Shepard |
| gptkbp:challenges |
overcoming launch vehicle limitations
overcame several technical challenges |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
inspired global interest in space exploration
influenced global space race dynamics |
| gptkbp:contribution |
contributed to human factors research in space
|
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:John_Glenn
gptkb:Alan_Shepard extensive training program first-hand experience of spaceflight historic flight experience |
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
gptkb:1
|
| gptkbp:duration |
15 minutes
15 minutes 22 seconds |
| gptkbp:elevation |
187.5 km
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:MA-6
data collection for future missions suborbital trajectory with parachute recovery |
| gptkbp:flight_control_center |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
|
| gptkbp:flight_style |
suborbital
suborbital trajectory |
| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:T._Keith_Glennan
|
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Project_Mercury
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
pioneered human spaceflight
paved the way for future manned spaceflights |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mercury-Atlas 6
|
| gptkbp:impact |
inspired future space exploration efforts
influenced NASA's future missions |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired generations of astronauts
|
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
suborbital trajectory
|
| gptkbp:landing_distance |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
09:49:00 UTC |
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
February 20, 1962
May 5, 1961 9:34 AM EST 09:34:00 UTC |
| gptkbp:launch_event |
successful
|
| gptkbp:launch_mass |
1,500 kg
3,000 kg |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Atlas_LV-3_B
gptkb:Space_Launch_System gptkb:Atlas_rocket gptkb:Launch_Complex_14 Atlas LV-3 B configuration |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_14
February 20, 1962 May 5, 1961 months of preparation countdown was successful |
| gptkbp:launched_in |
February 20, 1962
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
set the stage for Apollo missions
foundation for future manned space missions |
| gptkbp:max_speed |
8,262 km/h
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media coverage
|
| gptkbp:mission |
completed
successful test human spaceflight capabilities increased public interest in space exploration demonstrated human capability in space located at Cape Canaveral |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
gptkb:15
15 minutes 22 seconds |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
suborbital flight
suborbital human spaceflight |
| gptkbp:notable_pilots |
gptkb:John_Glenn
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
suborbital
|
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
gptkb:Mercury_capsule_Freedom_7
|
| gptkbp:post_flight |
Shepard became a national hero
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Mercury-Redstone_3
|
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high public interest in the mission
|
| gptkbp:public_reaction |
enthusiastic support for space program
|
| gptkbp:recovery_method |
gptkb:USS_LSM-118
Operation Mercury Recovery successful recovery by USS L. Y. Spear |
| gptkbp:related_vehicle |
gptkb:Atlas_LV-3_B
|
| gptkbp:safety_measures |
implemented safety protocols
stringent safety protocols |
| gptkbp:service |
first manned flight of the Mercury program
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:first_American_to_orbit_Earth
first American human spaceflight |
| gptkbp:significant_event |
first American in space
first manned flight of the Mercury program |
| gptkbp:spacecraft |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Freedom_7 |
| gptkbp:success |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Mercury-Atlas_7
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_Glenn
gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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