NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:soft_gamma_repeaters
gptkbp:analysis Fermi Science Support Center
gptkbp:collaborations multi-wavelength observations
global research teams
NASA and DOE
gptkbp:collection continuous monitoring
gptkbp:communication X-band
gptkbp:community astrophysicists
gptkbp:community_engagement outreach programs
gptkbp:data_type FITS
gamma-ray data
gptkbp:data_usage research and education
gptkbp:depth about 2.5 m
gptkbp:discovered_by gamma-ray bursts
pulsars
gptkbp:has_ability wide field of view
gptkbp:height about 3.5 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
gptkbp:impact significant contributions to astrophysics
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Gamma-ray_Burst_Monitor
gptkb:Large_Area_Telescope
gptkbp:launch_date 2008-06-11
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10
gptkbp:location Earth's orbit
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mass about 4,000 kg
gptkbp:mission ongoing
astrophysics
low Earth orbit
gptkbp:mission_duration 5 years
gptkbp:notable_work dark matter candidates
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:2008
active
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
20 Me V to >300 Ge V
gptkbp:provides_information_on online databases
gptkbp:publishes Fermi-LAT collaboration papers
gptkbp:released publicly available
gptkbp:research_areas gptkb:active_galactic_nuclei
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:supernova_remnants
cosmic rays
dark matter research
gamma-ray astronomy
black holes
exotic astrophysical phenomena
gptkbp:resolution high resolution
gptkbp:scientific_goals study gamma-ray emissions
gptkbp:width about 2.5 m