Statements (155)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:space_mission
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| gptkbp:air_traffic_control |
gptkb:ground
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
75,000 miles
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| gptkbp:challenges |
Faced several technical challenges during flight
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:communication_system |
Voice communication
S-band radio S-band |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Showcased US capabilities in space exploration
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Leroy_Gordon_Cooper_Jr.
gptkb:Pilot gptkb:Scott_Carpenter several months extensive training program radio communication with ground control continuous monitoring during flight extensive pre-flight training experienced astronaut safely returned to Earth Extensive training prior to flight voice communication with ground control Scott Carpenter was a veteran pilot Cooper's extensive flight experience Cooper's first spaceflight emphasis on crew safety measures several months of training Health monitored throughout the mission Maintained communication with ground control Scott Carpenter had prior flight experience Scott Carpenter was a veteran astronaut |
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
gptkb:1
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| gptkbp:duration |
4 hours 55 minutes
8 days, 22 hours, 55 minutes 4 hours 54 minutes |
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:7
conducted by NASA evaluation of spacecraft performance review of mission data Collected extensive flight data Conducted a thorough post-flight review Data collected was analyzed for future missions |
| gptkbp:flight_path_analysis |
Analyzed for future mission planning
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| gptkbp:flight_style |
Suborbital
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| gptkbp:healthcare |
collected during flight
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the early space race
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
paved the way for future manned missions
Marked a milestone in human spaceflight. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mercury-Atlas 7
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| gptkbp:impact |
influenced future space missions
inspired public interest in space travel |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Inspired future generations of astronauts
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| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean May 24, 1962 |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
May 15, 1963
6:00 AM EST May 24, 1962 May 15, 1962 14:04 UTC |
| gptkbp:launch_event |
successful launch
high success rate for Mercury missions part of the Mercury program Considered a successful launch |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Atlas_LV-3_B
gptkb:Atlas_rocket |
| gptkbp:launch_window |
May 1962
May 1963 |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Launch_Complex_14
May 15, 1963 extensive pre-launch checks Extensive pre-launch preparations |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future space exploration
paved the way for Apollo program Paved the way for future manned missions |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkb:Mercury_Control_Center gptkb:Aurora_7 gptkb:NASA_Mission_Control Decommissioned Successful May 24, 1963 successful test spacecraft systems Test spacecraft systems test human endurance in space Evaluated for future improvements Documented for historical records data analysis for future missions data on human physiological responses detailed pre-mission planning overcame various technical challenges Scott Carpenter received accolades |
| gptkbp:mission_data |
collected valuable data for future missions
|
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
8 days
4.9 hours 5 hours 23 minutes 4 hours 54 minutes Detailed mission timeline established 212 hours planned mission timeline |
| gptkbp:mission_outcome_analysis |
analyzed mission outcomes for improvements
|
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:human_spaceflight
manned spaceflight |
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
gptkb:navigation_system
inertial navigation |
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
demonstrated long-duration spaceflight capabilities
Demonstrated capabilities of Mercury spacecraft |
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:22
gptkb:3 |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
185 km
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| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
32.5 degrees
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| gptkbp:orbital_period |
88 minutes
Achieved specific orbital parameters |
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
1,200 kg
1,500 kg |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Mercury-Atlas_6
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| gptkbp:public_interest |
high public interest
High public interest during the mission |
| gptkbp:recovery_method |
gptkb:Yes
Operation Mercury Recovery 18:58 UTC |
| gptkbp:recovery_vessel |
gptkb:USS_Intrepid
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| gptkbp:research |
valuable data for future missions
biological experiments Conducted during flight various experiments in microgravity |
| gptkbp:safety_measures |
multiple safety protocols
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| gptkbp:service |
first astronaut to fly in a controlled manner
First spacecraft to be piloted by Scott Carpenter |
| gptkbp:significance |
part of Project Mercury
last manned flight of the Mercury program Second manned orbital flight by the United States |
| gptkbp:spacecraft |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:modified_Mercury_spacecraft gptkb:Aurora_7 gptkb:Faith_7 gptkb:capsule advanced life support systems Successful recovery operation recovery by naval forces Based on Mercury spacecraft design principles |
| gptkbp:spaceflights |
gptkb:Yes
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| gptkbp:speed |
May 24, 1963
28,000 km/h |
| gptkbp:success |
gptkb:Yes
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Gemini_program
gptkb:Mercury-Atlas_8 |
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:USS_Kearsarge
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mercury_Program
gptkb:Mercury-Atlas_6 |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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