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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:astronaut
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:space_exploration
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:scientists
gptkb:NASA
gptkb:human_spaceflight
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gptkbp:criteria
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scientific knowledge
physical fitness
engineering background
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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“ The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena.”
“ To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.”
“ We are all made of star-stuff.”
“ I think we are at the dawn of a new era in space exploration.”
“ The important thing is not to stop questioning.”
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gptkbp:formed
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gptkb:1963
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gptkbp:has_programs
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gptkb:Mercury_program
gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:Gemini_program
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:NASA_Johnson_Space_Center
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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NASA Astronaut Group 1
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gptkbp:influenced
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public interest in space exploration
space science research
commercial spaceflight initiatives
future NASA astronaut selections
international astronaut programs
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for future astronaut groups
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Gemini_3
gptkb:Apollo_17
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:David_Scott
gptkb:Virgil_I._Grissom
gptkb:John_Young
gptkb:Roger_B._Chaffee
gptkb:Gus_Grissom
gptkb:Edward_H._White_II
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gptkbp:number_of_members
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gptkb:7
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gptkbp:primary_role
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gptkb:space_mission
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gptkbp:public_announcement_date
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April 9, 1959
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gptkbp:selection_process
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military test pilots
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gptkbp:significance
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gptkb:first_group_of_astronauts_selected_by_NASA
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gptkbp:training
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2 years
simulator training
survival training
extravehicular activity training
spacecraft systems training
weightlessness training
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Alan_Shepard
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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