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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:analysis |
gptkb:NASA
astrophysicists scientists worldwide Kepler Data Analysis Pipeline 4 years of observations statistical analysis of light curves various software and algorithms various software tools developed |
| gptkbp:budget |
$600 million
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| gptkbp:can_be_extended_by |
9 years
K2 mission |
| gptkbp:capacity |
over 500 terabytes
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| gptkbp:catch_rate |
approximately 1,000 exoplanets per year
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| gptkbp:challenges |
spacecraft malfunctions
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
size, orbit, composition
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
amateur astronomers
international space agencies various universities citizen scientists |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
international partnerships
various universities and research institutions multiple institutions collaborated with international space agencies multiple universities and research institutions |
| gptkbp:collection |
continuous monitoring
transit photometry over 2600 confirmed exoplanets |
| gptkbp:community |
engaged global scientific community
global collaboration of astronomers |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
outreach programs and educational resources
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the search for extraterrestrial life
understanding of planetary systems understanding of planetary formation the field of astrobiology planet formation processes the understanding of planetary atmospheres the understanding of planetary systems the search for habitable worlds the understanding of solar system formation |
| gptkbp:country |
over 2,300 confirmed exoplanets
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| gptkbp:curated_by |
Kepler Object of Interest (KOI) catalog
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| gptkbp:data_usage |
used by astronomers worldwide
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
new detection techniques
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| gptkbp:diameter |
1.4 meters
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| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:Kepler-186f
gptkb:Kepler-44b gptkb:Kepler-16_system gptkb:Kepler-186g gptkb:Kepler-18_system gptkb:Kepler-19_system gptkb:Kepler-21b gptkb:Kepler-22c gptkb:Kepler-25b gptkb:Kepler-26b gptkb:Kepler-27b gptkb:Kepler-28b gptkb:Kepler-30b gptkb:Kepler-31b gptkb:Kepler-33b gptkb:Kepler-34b gptkb:Kepler-35b gptkb:Kepler-38b gptkb:Kepler-39b gptkb:Kepler-40b gptkb:Kepler-43b gptkb:Kepler-442b gptkb:Kepler-45b gptkb:Kepler-47b gptkb:Kepler-1649c gptkb:Kepler-16b gptkb:Kepler-20_system gptkb:Kepler-62_system gptkb:Kepler-90_system gptkb:Kepler-22b gptkb:Kepler-90i gptkb:Kepler-49b gptkb:Kepler-46b gptkb:Kepler-20e gptkb:Kepler-41b gptkb:Kepler-24b gptkb:Kepler-32b gptkb:Kepler-50b gptkb:Kepler-37b gptkb:Kepler-29b gptkb:Kepler-48b gptkb:Kepler-23b gptkb:Kepler-186_system gptkb:Kepler-36b gptkb:Kepler-452b gptkb:Kepler-42b super-Earths over 2,600 exoplanets Kepler-11 system Kepler-47 system over 2,300 confirmed exoplanets first Earth-sized planet in habitable zone |
| gptkbp:ecosystem |
studied potential habitability of discovered planets
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| gptkbp:end_date |
November 15, 2018
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| gptkbp:ends_at |
November 15, 2018
November 15, 2013 |
| gptkbp:events |
required for confirmation of exoplanets
|
| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
the diversity of planetary systems
the existence of small planets the existence of gas giants. the existence of habitable zones |
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:focus |
gptkb:Milky_Way_galaxy
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
informs studies on habitability of exoplanets
inspired future missions and studies |
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
revealed a variety of planetary types
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| gptkbp:goal |
discover exoplanets
determine the frequency of Earth-sized planets discover Earth-like planets identify the properties of planetary systems characterize the size and shape of planetary orbits |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kepler mission
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| gptkbp:impact |
significant contributions to exoplanet research
enhanced search for extraterrestrial life increased understanding of planetary formation |
| gptkbp:increased |
interest in exoplanet research
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:future_space_missions
the search for extraterrestrial life public policy on space exploration the design of future telescopes future space telescopes |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:Educational_Institution
new research initiatives public interest in astronomy follow-up missions future space telescopes follow-up missions like TESS new technologies in space observation |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:Kepler_space_telescope |
| gptkbp:instrumentation |
gptkb:musician
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
over 500,000 stars
of stars detect transits |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
its discoveries in astronomy
its discoveries of new worlds |
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
transiting exoplanets
3.5 years monitor brightness of stars |
| gptkbp:is_equipped_with |
a 95-megapixel camera
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| gptkbp:is_found_in |
Earth-sized exoplanets
multiple planets in the same system more than 50 planets in habitable zones |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:the_Milky_Way_galaxy
multiple star systems over 500,000 stars |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:NASA's_Discovery_Program
the search for Earth-like planets |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
potentially habitable planets
its scientific contributions Kepler-186f as a potentially habitable planet various types of exoplanets potentially habitable zones |
| gptkbp:is_used_by |
gptkb:observatory
astronomers worldwide |
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
light curve analysis
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| gptkbp:key_people |
the exoplanet revolution
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
March 7, 2009
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10_L
gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10 |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkb:NASA gptkb:Delta_II_7920_H_rocket March 7, 2009 a Delta II rocket |
| gptkbp:led_to |
the discovery of diverse planetary systems
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| gptkbp:legacy |
foundation for future exoplanet missions
foundation for future exoplanet research |
| gptkbp:measures |
brightness of stars
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:planet
gptkb:the_Sun gptkb:NASA's_astrophysics_program gptkb:NASA's_astrophysics_division gptkb:TESS gptkb:NASA's_exoplanet_exploration November 2018 photometry planetary science November 15, 2013 exoplanet discovery heliocentric orbit exoplanet survey K2 mission exploratory mission inspired public interest in astronomy the search for life beyond Earth NASA's exoplanet exploration strategy TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) considered a major success in astronomy expand knowledge of planetary systems revolutionized understanding of exoplanets technical issues with the spacecraft understand the formation of planetary systems |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
approximately 4 years
approximately 9 years |
| gptkbp:monitors |
a fixed field of view
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| gptkbp:mythology |
over 4,700 candidates identified
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| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:Johannes_Kepler
the astronomer Johannes Kepler |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:notable_models |
gptkb:observatory
|
| gptkbp:notable_recipients |
the field of exoplanet studies
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:academic_journal
inspired public interest in astronomy contributed to the understanding of planetary atmospheres influenced future exoplanet missions provided data for statistical analysis of exoplanets demonstrated the potential for finding Earth-like planets. provided statistical data on planet occurrence rates discovered the first Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone provided a basis for understanding planet formation theories showed that planets can exist in binary star systems contributed to the understanding of planetary systems revealed the potential for diverse planetary environments highlighted the significance of planet size and composition contributed to the search for life beyond Earth diverse range of planetary systems diversity of planetary systems enhanced knowledge of stellar variability enhanced the search for habitable worlds fostered public engagement with science habitable zone planets are rare highlighted the importance of small planets identified planets with unusual orbits identified thousands of potential exoplanets improved techniques for detecting exoplanets informed the design of next-generation telescopes led to the discovery of multi-planet systems many planets are smaller than Neptune planets are common in the galaxy provided a catalog of stars with potential planets provided a framework for future exoplanet studies provided insights into the formation of planets revealed diversity of planetary systems showed that many stars have planetary systems led to the discovery of planets around different types of stars demonstrated the effectiveness of space-based observations increased collaboration in the astronomical community influenced the development of new detection methods revealed the role of stellar activity in planet detection increased understanding of star-planet interactions |
| gptkbp:objective |
detect Earth-size planets
discover Earth-size planets in the habitable zone determine the frequency of Earth-size planets identify the properties of planetary systems characterize the size and shape of planetary orbits |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA_Ames_Research_Center
gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
heliocentric orbit
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
retired
completed |
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
provided statistical data on exoplanets
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:NASA's_Discovery_Program
find Earth-like planets |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
the discovery of the first Earth-sized exoplanet
advancing our understanding of exoplanets |
| gptkbp:photography |
measure stellar brightness
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
discover Earth-size planets in the habitable zone
discover Earth-sized planets in the habitable zone |
| gptkbp:principal |
gptkb:William_Borucki
|
| gptkbp:products |
high-quality photometric data
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| gptkbp:propulsion |
gptkb:observatory
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| gptkbp:provides |
data for the study of habitability
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
machine learning algorithms
planetary atmospheres planetary formation planetary habitability studies data available to the public exoplanet characterization over 1,000 scientific papers open access to research data planet formation processes statistical analysis of exoplanets statistical studies of exoplanets studying planetary systems the Kepler catalog used for statistical analysis of planet occurrence statistical modeling of exoplanets the frequency of Earth-like planets |
| gptkbp:publishes |
hundreds of peer-reviewed papers
thousands of peer-reviewed papers |
| gptkbp:ray_tracing_support |
transits
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| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
gptkb:NASA
gptkb:NASA's_Science_Mission_Directorate NASA's budget allocations |
| gptkbp:recognizes |
transits of planets
transiting planets |
| gptkbp:release_date |
multiple releases from 2011 to 2016
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| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_1
gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_10 gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_4 gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_5 gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_6 gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_7 gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_8 gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_9 gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_25 gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_3 gptkb:Kepler_Data_Release_2 publicly available multiple public data releases |
| gptkbp:research |
4 years
transit method 2009 to 2013 limited to a specific region of the sky stellar variability and noise |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
identify potentially habitable exoplanets
understand the formation and evolution of planetary systems |
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
enhanced search for extraterrestrial life
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| gptkbp:sensor |
CCD (Charge-Coupled Device)
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first mission to survey a large number of stars for exoplanets
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| gptkbp:status |
retired
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| gptkbp:storage |
NASA's archive system
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| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
K2 mission
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:TESS
K2 mission |
| gptkbp:team |
hundreds of scientists and engineers
|
| gptkbp:technology |
its time.
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| gptkbp:type_of |
gas giants, ice giants, terrestrial planets
|
| gptkbp:uses |
transit method
|
| gptkbp:utilizes |
transit method
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| gptkbp:viewpoint |
105 square degrees
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| gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
understanding the universe
the search for habitable worlds |
| gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
astronomy and astrophysics.
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration
gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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