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gptkbp:instanceOf
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space observatory
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gptkbp:collaborations
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international scientific community
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gptkbp:dataUsage
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1.5 terabits
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gptkbp:decommissioningDate
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June 4, 2000
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gptkbp:height
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4.5 m
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
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gptkbp:instrument
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gptkb:BATSE
gptkb:COMPTEL
EGRET
OSSE
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gptkbp:launchDate
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April 5, 1991
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gptkbp:launchSite
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gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
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gptkbp:length
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10.5 m
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gptkbp:mission
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gamma-ray astronomy
low_Earth_orbit
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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study of cosmic rays
study of active galactic nuclei
detection of the first gamma-ray burst
discovery of the first gamma-ray pulsar
investigation of dark matter candidates
investigation of supernova remnants
mapping_of_the_Galactic_Center
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gptkbp:operator
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NASA
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gptkbp:powers
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2,000 watts
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gptkbp:relatedPatent
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gptkb:BepiColombo
gptkb:Spitzer_Space_Telescope
gptkb:Mars_Rover
gptkb:New_Horizons
gptkb:Chandra_X-ray_Observatory
gptkb:James_Webb_Space_Telescope
gptkb:Solar_Orbiter
gptkb:OSIRIS-REx
gptkb:Kepler_Space_Telescope
gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkb:Juno
gptkb:Parker_Solar_Probe
gptkb:Nancy_Grace_Roman_Space_Telescope
Euclid
TESS
Voyager 1
DART
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
Voyager 2
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gptkbp:revenue
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$1 billion
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gptkbp:scientificName
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map the gamma-ray sky
observe cosmic gamma-ray sources
study gamma-ray bursts
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gptkbp:successor
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Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
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gptkbp:weight
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2,500 kg
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gptkbp:width
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4.5 m
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