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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:space_mission
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gptkbp:analysis
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ongoing
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:collaborations
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NASA and universities.
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gptkbp:collaborator
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various universities
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gptkbp:collection
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1961-1962.
in-situ measurements.
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gptkbp:contribution
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enhanced understanding of cosmic radiation.
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gptkbp:data_analysis_period
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ongoing.
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gptkbp:data_contribution
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to space science.
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gptkbp:data_return
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cosmic ray measurements
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gptkbp:data_transmission
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radio signals
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gptkbp:data_type
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radiation data.
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gptkbp:data_usage
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space weather research
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gptkbp:design
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1 year
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gptkbp:frequency
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VHF
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gptkbp:funding
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NASA budget.
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gptkbp:historical_interpretation
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scientific analysis.
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gptkbp:historical_legacy
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influential.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Explorer 11
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gptkbp:impact
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significant.
advanced cosmic ray research.
influenced space physics.
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gptkbp:innovation
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advanced detection techniques.
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gptkbp:is_considered
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peer-reviewed.
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gptkbp:launch_date
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1961-12-07
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gptkbp:launch_mass
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approximately 30 kg
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Jupiter-C
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gptkbp:launch_window
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gptkb:1961
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for future cosmic ray studies.
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gptkbp:mission
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Earth science
successful
successful.
positive.
1962-12-07
achieved.
radiation exposure.
NASA archives.
explore cosmic radiation.
successfully completed.
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gptkbp:mission_designator
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Explorer program
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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approximately 1 year
1961-1962.
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gptkbp:mission_type
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gptkb:scientific_research
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gptkbp:modern_relevance
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high for astrophysics.
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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first of its kind.
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gptkbp:objective
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study cosmic rays
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gptkbp:operational_status
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completed
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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Earth orbit
Explorer bus
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gptkbp:orbital_inclination
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low Earth orbit
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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90 minutes.
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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20 kg
30 kg.
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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with international researchers.
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gptkbp:publication
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in scientific journals.
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous articles.
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gptkbp:recovery_method
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:Explorer_12
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gptkbp:research
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empirical research.
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gptkbp:research_output
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new insights into cosmic rays.
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gptkbp:scientific_classification
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awarded.
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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understand cosmic ray sources.
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
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gptkb:cosmic_ray_detector
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gptkbp:significance
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first spacecraft to measure cosmic rays in space.
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gptkbp:spacecraft
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gptkb:satellite
modular.
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gptkbp:storage
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onboard tape recorder.
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Explorer_12
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Explorer_1
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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