Big Gemini
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"Big G" redirects here. For the physics constant G, see gravitational constant. For the company nicknamed "Big G", see General Mills.
Big Gemini (or "Big G") was proposed to NASA by McDonnell Douglas in August 1969 as an advanced version of the Gemini spacecraft system (albeit actually having little in common). It was intended to provide large-capacity, all-purpose access to space, including missions that ultimately used Apollo or the Space Shuttle.
Quick Facts Manufacturer, Country of origin ...
Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas | ||
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Country of origin | United States | ||
Operator | NASA | ||
Applications | Logistic spacecraft derived from Gemini that would be used to resupply an orbiting space station | ||
Specifications | |||
Spacecraft type | Space capsule | ||
Bus | Project Gemini | ||
Dry mass | 34,370 pounds (15,590 kg) | ||
Payload capacity | 5,500 pounds (2,500 kg) | ||
Crew capacity | 9 to 12 | ||
Volume | 660 cubic feet (19 m3) | ||
Dimensions | |||
Length | 38.00 feet (11.58 m) | ||
Diameter | 14.00 feet (4.27 m) | ||
Production | |||
Status | cancelled | ||
Related spacecraft | |||
Derived from | Gemini B | ||
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