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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:spacecraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:software
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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1 flight
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gptkbp:application
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material science experiments
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gptkbp:challenges
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reentry heating
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gptkbp:collaborations
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gptkb:NASA
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:combat_system
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reaction control system
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gptkbp:communication
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S-band communication
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:controls
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autonomous guidance system
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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passive thermal control system
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:design
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5 years
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:spacecraft
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gptkbp:durability
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designed for multiple missions
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gptkbp:elevation
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gptkb:battle
approximately 600 km
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gptkbp:exhibited_at
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:features
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modular design
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:height
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approximately 2.5 m
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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European Retrievable Carrier
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:future_space_missions
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gptkbp:launch_date
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gptkb:1992
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Centre_Spatial_Guyanais
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Ariane_4
1,500 kg
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future ESA missions
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gptkbp:length
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approximately 4.5 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Arianespace
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gptkbp:market
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estimated at $50 million
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gptkbp:mass
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approximately 1,500 kg
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gptkbp:mission
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experimental
EURECA
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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up to 10 days
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gptkbp:operational_area
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low Earth orbit
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gptkbp:operational_status
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retired
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gptkbp:orbital_inclination
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approximately 90 degrees
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gptkbp:power_output
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solar panels
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gptkbp:publishes
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technical reports available
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gptkbp:purpose
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retrieve payloads from orbit
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gptkbp:restoration
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gptkb:beach
parachute and sea recovery
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gptkbp:safety_features
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redundant systems
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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technology validation
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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gptkb:musician
gptkb:battle
up to 1,000 kg
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gptkbp:successor
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European Space Agency's future retrieval missions
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gptkbp:width
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approximately 2.5 m
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