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Gemini RM

Spacecraft · USA

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American manned spacecraft module. 12 launches, 1964.04.08 (Gemini 1) to 1966.11.11 (Gemini 12).

Crew Size: 2. Habitable Volume: 2.55 m3. Structure: 638 kg (1,406 lb). Heat shield: 144 kg (317 lb). Reaction Control System: 133 kg (293 lb). Recovery Equipment: 98 kg (216 lb). Navigation Equipment: 62 kg (136 lb). Telemetry Equipment: 51 kg (112 lb). Electrical Equipment: 125 kg (275 lb). Communications Systems: 26 kg (57 lb). Crew Seats and Provisions: 426 kg (939 lb). Crew: 144 kg (317 lb). Miscellaneous Contingency: 99 kg (218 lb). RCS Fine No x Thrust: 16 x 98 N. RCS specific impulse: 283 sec. RCS total impulse: 90 kgf-sec. Electric System: 4.00 kWh. Battery: 180.00 Ah.

Country
USA
Spacecraft
Gemini
Propellants
N2O4/MMH