LARES 2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:analysis ongoing
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:NASA
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:collection ongoing
laser ranging
gptkbp:communication S-band
gptkbp:community global
gptkbp:controls reaction wheels
gptkbp:cooling_system passive
gptkbp:country gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:data_type raw and processed
gptkbp:data_usage gptkb:academic_research
gptkbp:design 5 years
gptkbp:dimensions 60 cm diameter
gptkbp:disbandment_date planned after 5 years
gptkbp:elevation 1000 km
gptkbp:field_of_study astrophysics
gptkbp:frequency 8.4 G Hz
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:Italian_Space_Agency
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LARES 2
gptkbp:instrument laser retroreflectors
gptkbp:is_aplace_for 500 km
1500 km
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2021
2021-03-30
2019-11-20
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Guiana_Space_Centre
gptkb:Arianespace
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Vega_C
gptkb:Vega
300 kg
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Italian_Space_Agency
gptkbp:manufacturer CNR-IFN
gptkbp:market estimated 30 million USD
gptkbp:mass 300 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:satellite
Low Earth Orbit
active
low Earth orbit
scientific
gptkbp:mission_duration 5 years
gptkbp:objective measure frame-dragging effect
test Einstein's theory of relativity
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Italian_Space_Agency
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 69.5 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 100 minutes
monitored
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:propulsion modular
research satellite
gptkbp:provides_information_on open access
gptkbp:purpose testing general relativity
measure Earth's gravitational field
gptkbp:receives_funding_from government and private sector
gptkbp:reign_end 100 minutes
gptkbp:research peer-reviewed publications
gptkbp:scientific_goals test gravitational waves
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:musician
300 kg
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:storage onboard memory
gptkbp:successor LARES
gptkbp:track gptkb:GPS
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vega_C_Launch_Vehicle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6