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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:satellite
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:University_of_California
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gptkbp:collection
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magnetic field measurements
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gptkbp:community
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space physicists
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gptkbp:contribution
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improved understanding of geomagnetic storms
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gptkbp:cospar
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1967-091
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gptkbp:data_return
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scientific data
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gptkbp:data_transmission
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telemetry
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gptkbp:data_type
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digital
magnetometer data
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gptkbp:data_usage
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research and analysis
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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gptkb:1969
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gptkbp:design
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1 year
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gptkbp:field_of_study
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space science
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gptkbp:frequency
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108 MHz
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gptkbp:home_ground
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gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Explorer VIII
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gptkbp:international_designator
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1967-091 A
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gptkbp:is_aplace_for
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1500 km
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gptkbp:launch_date
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gptkb:1967
1967-11-13
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gptkbp:launch_mass
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60 kg
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gptkbp:launch_price
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gptkb:unknown
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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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Delta D
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gptkbp:legacy
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contributed to space exploration knowledge
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:mass
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60 kg
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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2 years
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gptkbp:mission_type
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scientific
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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Explorer program
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gptkbp:objective
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measure variations in Earth's magnetic field
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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low Earth orbit
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gptkbp:orbital_inclination
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30 degrees
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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90 minutes
eventual reentry
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gptkbp:perigee
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500 km
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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study Earth's magnetic field
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
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fluxgate magnetometer
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gptkbp:speed
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not applicable
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gptkbp:status
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retired
decommissioned
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Explorer_IX
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Explorer_I
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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