NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope
GPTKB entity
Statements (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:astronomy
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| gptkbp:archives |
gptkb:Spitzer_Science_Center
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| gptkbp:frequency |
3.6 to 160 micrometers
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope
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| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Infrared_Array_Camera_(IRAC)
gptkb:Multiband_Imaging_Photometer_for_Spitzer_(MIPS) gptkb:Infrared_Spectrograph_(IRS) |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
August 25, 2003
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| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7920_H
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
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| gptkbp:mission |
January 30, 2020
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| gptkbp:mission_type |
infrared astronomy
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| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
contributed to the study of dark energy
discovered exoplanets provided insights into the early solar system analyzed the light curves of variable stars mapped the distribution of dark matter mapped the distribution of water in the universe provided data for the study of galaxy clusters studied the atmospheres of exoplanets observed supernova remnants investigated the role of magnetic fields in star formation studied the impact of stellar winds on star formation mapped the temperature distribution of celestial objects contributed to the study of cosmic rays contributed to the understanding of the cosmic web explored the structure of galaxies investigated star formation regions investigated the chemical evolution of galaxies investigated the formation of planetary systems analyzed the chemical composition of celestial bodies mapped the Milky Way observed the atmospheres of distant galaxies observed the early universe observed the effects of cosmic inflation observed the formation of planetary nebulae provided data for the study of gravitational waves provided insights into cosmic dust studied the cosmic microwave background studied the formation of the first stars studied the lifecycle of stars contributed to the understanding of starburst galaxies mapped the distribution of organic molecules in space investigated the properties of exoplanetary atmospheres studied the effects of stellar explosions on surrounding matter investigated the role of black holes in galaxy formation provided insights into the evolution of the universe. |
| gptkbp:notable_galaxies |
space-based observatory
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
decommissioned
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| gptkbp:orbit_type |
heliocentric orbit
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| gptkbp:price |
approximately $1 billion
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| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study exoplanets
study the formation of stars study the evolution of galaxies observe distant celestial objects |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:James_Webb_Space_Telescope
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| gptkbp:view |
5.2 arcminutes
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:3_C_274
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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