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Learning to rendezvous and dock two spacecraft in orbit was critical to the success of the Apollo moon missions. NASA’s manned Gemini program was designed to develop that skill, using an unmanned Agena upper stage as a target vehicle. Your guests can re-create this moment in history with Gemini: Dawn of Rendezvous, one of Binary Star's family of attractions designed for exhibit in museums and other commercial venues. With spectacular views of the Earth and the gleaming Agena from 220 miles high, your guests will experience a unique and exciting moment as they bring the two pioneering spacecraft together.
Features
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Standalone operation — no attendant required
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Uses standard, off-the-shelf PC hardware
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High throughput (3-5 minutes per flight)
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Beautiful, detailed 3-D scenery including the Earth, Gemini spacecraft, and Agena Target Vehicle
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Realistic flight dynamics, demonstrating Newton's First and Third Laws of Motion
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Optional, working Gemini instrument panel simulation
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Optional queue-line visual scene combines exterior views of the pilot’s real-time docking attempt from various camera positions
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Target Audience
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Show Sequence
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Attract Sequence - continuous loop of graphics and audio calls visitors' attention to the exhibit. Guest moves joystick to start the show. Your logo can be integrated into the Attract Sequence graphics.
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Mission Briefing - this audio-visual briefing presents an overview of the docking mission and instructs the pilot on how to use the Gemini flight controls.
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Flight Sequence - the guest's hands-on docking attempt.
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Wrap-up Sequence - a light-hearted audio-visual assessment of the results of the docking attempt. The show then returns to the Attract sequence.
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