# The Return Of the Gemini Spacecraft ? **URL:** \ **Category:** International Guests\ **Created:** [18 Febbraio 2011, 4:45am UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689 "2011-02-18T04:45:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![michel\_van](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/michel_van/32/55_2.png) [@michel\_van](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/michel_van)\ **Post date:** [18 Febbraio 2011, 4:45am UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/1 "2011-02-18T04:45:09Z")
the Space Operations, Inc (SOI) is a private company, Founded in January of 2011 who want to rebuild the Gemini as Eclipse Spacecraft for Satellite Servicing/Repair Satellite Deployment Space Tourism Debris Deorbit New Space Station Construction/Resupply The Eclipse Spacecraft use fourth Module for Payloads and as adaptor to Delta IV, Atlas V or Falcon 9 Booster landing will use paraglider & skids on land SOI plans a test launch on February 20, 2012, with a regular flight schedule beginning in late 2012 or early 2013. Source [http://www.spaceoperationsinc.com/index.html](http://www.spaceoperationsinc.com/index.html) [http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Space\_Operations\_Inc\_Announces\_First\_Orbital\_Manned\_Commercial\_Spacecraft\_Operational\_By\_2012\_999.html](http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Space_Operations_Inc_Announces_First_Orbital_Manned_Commercial_Spacecraft_Operational_By_2012_999.html) * * * ![Eclipse_Spacecraft_Labelled.jpg](https://discourse-data-fra.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/0/2/02fc829b6a648454323621a3e06d49f610f2c643.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Biduum](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/biduum/32/175_2.png) [@Biduum](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/Biduum)\ **Post date:** [18 Febbraio 2011, 7:01am UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/2 "2011-02-18T07:01:07Z")
It’s a very interesting news, Michel! 👌 ---
**Author:** ![marcozambi](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/marcozambi/32/208660_2.png) [@marcozambi](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/marcozambi)\ **Post date:** [18 Febbraio 2011, 9:11am UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/3 "2011-02-18T09:11:53Z")
This is really interesting. Gemini was a hell of a spacecraft, but it seems to me it would be difficult to adapt it for the needs of space turists, expecially if the idea is to use it for long duration flights. The king of the problems (for a turist of course): where to place the toilet in such a small spacecraft? I thinl the “glove” solution is not suitable. Another issue is the “safety factor”: Gemini was the only vehicle, along with the space shuttle, without a real crew safety device. Forget the ejectable seats… ---
**Author:** ![corgius](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/corgius/32/46829_2.png) [@corgius](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/corgius)\ **Post date:** [18 Febbraio 2011, 9:27am UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/4 "2011-02-18T09:27:37Z")
maybe because I recently watched it, but these news recall me "The Astronaut Farmer" movie... ---
**Author:** ![Vittorio](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/vittorio/32/225_2.png) [@Vittorio](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/Vittorio)\ **Post date:** [18 Febbraio 2011, 10:01am UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/5 "2011-02-18T10:01:49Z")
Could it be a a publicity stunt to raise money? ---
**Author:** ![phoenix\_1994](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/phoenix_1994/32/157_2.png) [@phoenix\_1994](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/phoenix_1994)\ **Post date:** [18 Febbraio 2011, 10:21am UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/6 "2011-02-18T10:21:02Z")
It could be an interesting thing, but I think it is a publicity stunt to raise money. ---
**Author:** ![Maquis](https://www.forumastronautico.it/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/97f17d/32.png) [@Maquis](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/Maquis)\ **Post date:** [31 Maggio 2011, 2:03pm UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/7 "2011-05-31T14:03:16Z")
Uh, not a best choice if you consider Gemini had no LAS. Unless this one would have it. ---
**Author:** ![blitzed](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/blitzed/32/199_2.png) [@blitzed](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/blitzed)\ **Post date:** [31 Maggio 2011, 4:27pm UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/8 "2011-05-31T16:27:02Z")
I really can’t imagine how the resurrection of the Gemini spacecraft could be cheaper, safer or more reliable and versatile than simply “buying” a Soyuz… ---
**Author:** ![Vittorio](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/vittorio/32/225_2.png) [@Vittorio](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/Vittorio)\ **Post date:** [31 Maggio 2011, 4:58pm UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/9 "2011-05-31T16:58:07Z")
> [@blitzed](#): > > I really can’t imagine how the resurrection of the Gemini spacecraft could be cheaper, safer or more reliable and versatile than simply “buy” a Soyuz… Because Gemini spacecraft is a “All American Product” and the “average American” prefers a old american ship instead of a new “not american” capsule. ---
**Author:** ![carmelo\_pugliatti](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/carmelo_pugliatti/32/9_2.png) [@carmelo\_pugliatti](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/carmelo_pugliatti)\ **Post date:** [31 Maggio 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/10 "2011-05-31T20:10:32Z")
I also hope in a return of Gemini spacesuit. ---
**Author:** ![Marianoalden](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/marianoalden/32/68717_2.png) [@Marianoalden](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/Marianoalden)\ **Post date:** [20 Aprile 2013, 10:13am UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/11 "2013-04-20T10:13:15Z")
> [@michel van](#): > > the Space Operations, Inc (SOI) is a private company, Founded in January of 2011 > who want to rebuild the Gemini as Eclipse Spacecraft for > > Satellite Servicing/Repair > Satellite Deployment > Space Tourism > Debris Deorbit > New Space Station Construction/Resupply > > The Eclipse Spacecraft use fourth Module for Payloads > and as adaptor to Delta IV, Atlas V or Falcon 9 Booster > landing will use paraglider & skids on land > SOI plans a test launch on February 20, 2012, with a regular flight schedule beginning in late 2012 or early 2013. > > Source > [http://www.spaceoperationsinc.com/index.html](http://www.spaceoperationsinc.com/index.html) > [http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Space\_Operations\_Inc\_Announces\_First\_Orbital\_Manned\_Commercial\_Spacecraft\_Operational\_By\_2012\_999.html](http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Space_Operations_Inc_Announces_First_Orbital_Manned_Commercial_Spacecraft_Operational_By_2012_999.html) The trick to use existing projects (and therefore tested) is not new in aviation. It seems to me an excellent idea. However, I wonder how much it might cost to reopen the production line … should build numerous ships. Also today we are moving towards reusable cargo … the Gemini was disposable! ---
**Author:** ![Marianoalden](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/marianoalden/32/68717_2.png) [@Marianoalden](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/Marianoalden)\ **Post date:** [20 Aprile 2013, 10:18am UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/12 "2013-04-20T10:18:10Z")
> [@marcozambi](#): > > This is really interesting. Gemini was a hell of a spacecraft, but it seems to me it would be difficult to adapt it for the needs of space turists, expecially if the idea is to use it for long duration flights. > The king of the problems (for a turist of course): where to place the toilet in such a small spacecraft? I thinl the “glove” solution is not suitable. > Another issue is the “safety factor”: Gemini was the only vehicle, along with the space shuttle, without a real crew safety device. Forget the ejectable seats… In addition, the astronauts on the Gemini, Apollo and Space Shuttle as those were “real” astronauts. I spoke to one of them … about Apollo of training and was very critical on behalf the astronauts-tourists like Dennis Tito. According to them are not astronauts and a medium like Gemini required considerable experience of piloting. ---
**Author:** ![sinucep](https://www.forumastronautico.it/user_avatar/www.forumastronautico.it/sinucep/32/57_2.png) [@sinucep](https://www.forumastronautico.it/u/sinucep)\ **Post date:** [20 Aprile 2013, 2:11pm UTC](https://www.forumastronautico.it/t/the-return-of-the-gemini-spacecraft/14689/13 "2013-04-20T14:11:38Z")
An youtube video clip: [![](https://discourse-data-fra.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/4X/0/f/1/0f1eee95fb35d317f9a6e315fdc4513a63ae7ed2.jpeg "Space Operations Inc. takes off!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxuv5PMDM1Q) and a interesting thread on [collectspace.com](http://collectspace.com) about Eclipse: [http://www.collectspace.com/ubb/Forum35/HTML/000471.html](http://www.collectspace.com/ubb/Forum35/HTML/000471.html)