International Microgravity Laboratory
GPTKB entity
Statements (46)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
space laboratory
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gptkbp:collaborations |
international space agencies
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gptkbp:collection |
real-time data transmission
post-mission analysis |
gptkbp:crewCapacity |
up to 7 astronauts
|
gptkbp:duration |
approximately 10 days
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gptkbp:funding |
NASA
international partners |
gptkbp:hasArea |
materials science
fluid dynamics biomedical research combustion science |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
International Microgravity Laboratory
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gptkbp:launchDate |
1994
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gptkbp:launchVehicle |
Space Shuttle
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gptkbp:legacy |
influenced space policy
paved the way for ISS contributed to future microgravity research demonstrated feasibility of long-duration missions inspired new generations of scientists |
gptkbp:location |
Low Earth Orbit
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gptkbp:mission |
microgravity research
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gptkbp:operatedBy |
NASA
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gptkbp:outcome |
new scientific discoveries
advancements in space technology enhanced international collaboration improved understanding of microgravity effects increased public interest in space research |
gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:NASA's_Space_Shuttle_program
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gptkbp:payloadCapacity |
up to 2,000 kg
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gptkbp:researchFocus |
engineering
technology development physical sciences life_sciences |
gptkbp:scientificName |
advancing technology for space exploration
developing new materials understanding effects of microgravity improving health in space |
gptkbp:secondaryMission |
STS-73
STS-65 |
gptkbp:significantEvent |
fluid behavior in microgravity
biological responses to microgravity combustion behavior in microgravity effects of microgravity on cell growth material properties in microgravity |
gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:International_Space_Station
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