German Spacelab

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:software
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:JAXA
gptkb:CNES
gptkb:ESA
gptkb:NASA
gptkb:ASI
gptkbp:communication S-band
gptkbp:cooling_system Active thermal control system
gptkbp:crew Over 100 astronauts
Up to 6 astronauts
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:2003
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:German_Aerospace_Center
gptkbp:dimensions 7.5 m x 4.2 m x 4.2 m
gptkbp:field_of_study gptkb:physicist
Earth sciences
Materials science
Technology demonstration
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:STS-9
gptkb:STS-107
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label German Spacelab
gptkbp:launch_date November 28, 1983
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:location Low Earth Orbit
gptkbp:mission gptkb:22
gptkbp:module Laboratory module
gptkbp:notable_recipients Public interest in space exploration
Development of space technology
Training for astronauts
Advancements in microgravity research
International collaboration in space science
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:operational_area 1983-2003
gptkbp:powers 28 k W
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Scientific_research
gptkbp:research Microgravity experiments
Fluid dynamics experiments
Biotechnology experiments
Combustion experiments
Material processing experiments
gptkbp:restoration Re-entered atmosphere in 2003
gptkbp:seating_capacity 3,000 kg
gptkbp:successor gptkb:International_Space_Station
gptkbp:weight 11,000 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:STS-55
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4