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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:space_mission
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gptkbp:analysis
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ongoing
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:NASA
yes
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gptkbp:collaborations
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international
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gptkbp:collection
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successful
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gptkbp:community
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gravitational physicists
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gptkbp:data_return
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high
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gptkbp:data_transmission
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gptkb:X-band_radio
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gptkbp:data_usage
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extensive
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gptkbp:duration
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approximately 2 years
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gptkbp:home_ground
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gptkb:Darmstadt,_Germany
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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LISA Pathfinder
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gptkbp:impact
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gptkb:significant
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gptkbp:instruments_calibration
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required
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gptkbp:key_concept
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free-fall test
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gptkbp:launch_date
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December 3, 2015
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Guiana_Space_Centre
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Vega
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:European_Space_Agency
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for future missions
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gptkbp:lighting
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January 2016
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gptkbp:mass
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approximately 1,200 kg
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gptkbp:mission
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success
July 2017
successful technology demonstration
demonstrate technology for gravitational wave observatories
approximately €250 million
demonstrate precision measurements
demonstrated low-noise environment
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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2 years
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gptkbp:mission_results
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validated key technologies for LISA
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gptkbp:mission_type
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gravitational wave detection
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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important for astrophysics
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gptkbp:notable_work
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validated technology for LISA
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gptkbp:objective
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test technologies for LISA
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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effective
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gptkbp:orbital_altitude
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gptkb:Sun-Earth_L1_point
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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approximately 6 months
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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approximately 1,200 kg
two test masses
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:product_quality
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excellent
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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encouraged
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous
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gptkbp:result
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published in 2017
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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test gravitational wave detection technologies
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
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gptkb:Interpol
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gptkbp:spacecraft
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autonomous
modular
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gptkbp:spacecraft_design_features
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high precision
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gptkbp:status
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completed
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:LISA
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gptkbp:test_masses_configuration
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free-floating
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gptkbp:test_masses_isolation
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high
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gptkbp:test_masses_material
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gold-platinum alloy
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gptkbp:test_masses_separation
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38 cm
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gptkbp:test_masses_stability
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high
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gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of
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yes
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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