Cosmic Background Explorer

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:advances led to advancements in cosmology.
gptkbp:affiliated_with various universities and research institutions
gptkbp:analysis CMB maps
map-making algorithms
gptkbp:analytics software developed for CMB analysis
gptkbp:application used in theoretical physics research
gptkbp:average_temperature 0.1 K
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
gptkbp:collaborations partnerships with global research institutions
gptkbp:collection sky surveys
gptkbp:community widely recognized
gptkbp:conference presented findings at major conferences
gptkbp:contribution supporting the Big Bang theory
gptkbp:data_interpretation_methods statistical analysis techniques
gptkbp:data_type FITS
cosmic microwave background data
gptkbp:data_usage cosmology research
used in cosmological simulations
gptkbp:discovery anisotropies in the cosmic microwave background
gptkbp:funding gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:historical_interpretation cosmological parameters estimation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cosmic Background Explorer
gptkbp:impact significant contributions to astrophysics
influenced the understanding of the early universe
gptkbp:innovation new techniques in microwave astronomy
gptkbp:instruments Differential Microwave Radiometers
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1992
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_6920-10
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future CMB missions
gptkbp:mission gptkb:1993
gptkb:NASA's_Explorer_program
completed
successful
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 1 year
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:modern_relevance important for understanding cosmic evolution
gptkbp:objective measure cosmic microwave background radiation
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbital_altitude 900 km
gptkbp:product_quality high precision measurements
gptkbp:provides_information_on international research teams
publicly available
NASA and international partners
foundation for future CMB studies
integrated with other astronomical data sets
gptkbp:publication NASA archives
gptkbp:publications numerous peer-reviewed articles
contributed to numerous journals
gptkbp:released gptkb:1996
gptkbp:research 1992-1993
observational cosmology
passive microwave observation
gptkbp:research_output enhanced understanding of dark matter and dark energy
gptkbp:resolution 7 arcminutes
gptkbp:scientific_classification awards and honors
gptkbp:scientific_goals understanding the universe's structure
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:significance first satellite dedicated to measuring the cosmic microwave background
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Planck_satellite
gptkbp:team scientists and engineers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Planck_satellite_mission
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4