Statements (153)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:space_mission
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
International collaboration in space missions initiated
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:John_Young
gptkb:John_W._Young |
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Commander
gptkb:Pilot gptkb:John_Young gptkb:John_W._Young gptkb:Robert_Crippen 2 years Extensive Physical fitness training Mission Commander Extensive simulator training Emergency procedures training Extensive training prior to launch Mission-specific training Technical systems training Both crew members experienced spaceflight for the first time Crew safety protocols established |
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
gptkb:5
2 |
| gptkbp:data_return |
1:20 PM EDT
|
| gptkbp:date |
April 12, 1981
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Columbia
of the Space Shuttle program First launch of a reusable spacecraft |
| gptkbp:duration |
54 hours
2 days, 6 hours, 20 minutes 54 hours, 56 minutes 54 hours, 31 minutes 3 days, 15 hours, 55 minutes |
| gptkbp:emergency_services |
First landing of a Space Shuttle
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Columbia
gptkb:Space_Shuttle First spacecraft to be reused Post-flight review conducted by NASA |
| gptkbp:first_mission_control |
gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
|
| gptkbp:first_orbital_mission |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle
|
| gptkbp:first_space_shuttle_mission |
April 12, 1981
|
| gptkbp:first_spacecraft_landing |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Columbia
|
| gptkbp:first_spacecraft_launch |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Columbia
|
| gptkbp:first_spacecraft_mission |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle
|
| gptkbp:first_spacecraft_reentry |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Columbia
|
| gptkbp:flight_style |
Successful
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:STS-2
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| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:Robert_Frosch
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Significant milestone in space exploration
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
STS-1
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Increased public interest in space exploration
Contributed to international collaboration in space Influenced NASA's future program direction Led to subsequent shuttle missions Established operational protocols for shuttle missions |
| gptkbp:landing_distance |
Successful
220 km/h 6:20 PM UTC |
| gptkbp:landing_gear |
Tricycle gear
|
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Edwards_Air_Force_Base
April 14, 1981 |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
April 12, 1981
11:00 AM EDT 7:00 AM EDT 12:00 PM UTC |
| gptkbp:launch_event |
Successful
Successful launch and mission execution |
| gptkbp:launch_mass |
109,000 kg
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_External_Tank
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Columbia gptkb:Space_Shuttle gptkb:Launch_Complex_39_A gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Stack Reusable launch vehicle |
| gptkbp:launch_window |
April 12, 1981 to April 14, 1981
|
| gptkbp:launched |
April 12, 1981
Countdown completed successfully |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Legacy of the Space Shuttle program established
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
gptkb:STS-1_patch gptkb:1 gptkb:Space_Shuttle gptkb:STS-1_mission_patch Completed Successful Demonstrate the Space Shuttle's capabilities Paved the way for future Space Shuttle missions Image of STS-1 patch Test the Space Shuttle system Analysis of mission data conducted Demonstrated landing capabilities Gathered data for future missions Tested flight operations Validated shuttle systems |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
2 days
2 days, 6 hours, 20 minutes 50 orbits 54 hours, 31 minutes 50 hours, 30 minutes |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:Orbital
Crewed Test flight |
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
Demonstrated Shuttle capabilities
|
| gptkbp:notable_pilots |
gptkb:Robert_L._Crippen
gptkb:Robert_Crippen |
| gptkbp:objective |
Demonstrate the Space Shuttle's capabilities
demonstrate shuttle capabilities Test the Space Shuttle system |
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:Columbia
37 |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
300 km
300 kilometers Conducted various orbital operations |
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
57 degrees
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
24,000 pounds
Various experiments Communications satellites 24,400 kg Various experiments and equipment Various scientific experiments 24,400 kilograms Earth observation instruments STS-1 payloads STS-1 Test Payload Technology demonstration payloads |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:None
|
| gptkbp:public_interest |
High public interest in the mission
|
| gptkbp:related_vehicle |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Columbia
gptkb:Space_Shuttle |
| gptkbp:research |
Various experiments conducted
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| gptkbp:service |
First reusable spacecraft
First flight of the Space Shuttle First American orbital flight since Apollo First flight of Columbia |
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_Space_Shuttle_mission
First flight of the Space Shuttle program First flight of the Space Shuttle First fully operational flight of the Space Shuttle. Marked the beginning of the Space Shuttle program |
| gptkbp:spacecraft |
Tested spacecraft design and systems
|
| gptkbp:speed |
April 14, 1981
40 degrees 28,000 km/h 2:00 PM EDT 25,000 feet per minute |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:STS-2
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| gptkbp:success |
gptkb:True
gptkb:true |
| gptkbp:team |
NASA recovery team
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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