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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:analysis |
gptkb:scientific_community
collaborative effort by scientists worldwide |
| gptkbp:closed |
November 2018
|
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:NASA_Marshall_Space_Flight_Center
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley gptkb:University_of_Colorado_Boulder gptkb:University_of_Maryland gptkb:University_of_Michigan gptkb:Northwestern_University gptkb:University_of_Alabama gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University_Applied_Physics_Laboratory gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory gptkb:University_of_Alabama_in_Huntsville gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory yes |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:NASA_Marshall_Space_Flight_Center
gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University gptkb:Stanford_University gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley gptkb:University_of_Chicago gptkb:University_of_Colorado_Boulder gptkb:University_of_Maryland gptkb:University_of_Michigan gptkb:Northwestern_University gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University_Applied_Physics_Laboratory gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory |
| gptkbp:collection |
2025
November 2018 real-time solar data in situ measurements remote sensing observations during perihelion passes |
| gptkbp:community |
collaborative research efforts
solar physicists |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
social media presence
educational outreach interactive exhibits outreach programs educational outreach programs public lectures |
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
carbon-composite
carbon-composite material Carbon-composite material |
| gptkbp:country |
inner solar system
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| gptkbp:data_transmission |
scientific data
to Earth high-frequency radio waves high-speed data link real-time data to Earth high-speed data relay |
| gptkbp:data_usage |
every 5 minutes
for educational purposes for climate models high rate for public understanding of science for technological advancements for astrophysical studies |
| gptkbp:debut |
August 12, 2018
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| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:shield
seven years |
| gptkbp:distance_from_earth |
4 million miles from the Sun
approximately 4 million miles from the Sun 4 million miles approximately 4 million miles solar perihelion |
| gptkbp:educational_resources |
available online
|
| gptkbp:eighth_close_approach |
August 2021
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
within solar corona
within the Sun's atmosphere |
| gptkbp:eleventh_close_approach |
September 2022
|
| gptkbp:fifteenth_close_approach |
November 2023
|
| gptkbp:fifth_close_approach |
June 2020
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| gptkbp:first_flight |
to fly into the Sun's corona
|
| gptkbp:fourteenth_close_approach |
August 2023
|
| gptkbp:fourth_close_approach |
January 2020
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| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:NASA's_mission_directorate
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| gptkbp:goal |
understand solar wind
study the outer corona of the Sun understand solar energetic particles study solar corona observe solar magnetic fields measure energetic particles explore solar corona understand magnetic fields in the corona |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Parker Solar Probe
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:significant
contributions to astrophysics enhanced understanding of solar phenomena improved models of solar wind advances in heliophysics advances solar physics enhances understanding of stellar processes improves space weather forecasting |
| gptkbp:impact_on_solar_physics |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:innovation |
developed for mission
|
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:ISʘ_IS
gptkb:FIELDS gptkb:SWEAP gptkb:WISPR |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Sun
|
| gptkbp:is_aplace_for |
approximately 24 million kilometers from the Sun
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
approach the Sun
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to_study |
the Sun's outer atmosphere
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
August 12, 2018
2018-08-12 |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_IV_Heavy
|
| gptkbp:launch_window |
gptkb:2018
July 31 to August 19, 2018 |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
August 12, 2018 |
| gptkbp:launched_in |
gptkb:2018
gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:light_requirement |
ongoing
real-time data contributes to heliophysics |
| gptkbp:mass |
685 kilograms
|
| gptkbp:mission |
2025
active ongoing approximately $1.5 billion study the Sun's corona study the Sun regularly provided study solar corona observe solar magnetic fields inspired by its findings measure solar wind influences design of future solar missions to fly into the Sun's corona study the Sun's outer atmosphere touch the Sun to touch the Sun |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
7 years
seven years approximately seven years |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
solar observation
exploratory mission |
| gptkbp:ninth_close_approach |
January 2022
|
| gptkbp:objective |
study the Sun's corona
understand solar wind monitor solar weather understand solar energetic particles study solar corona trace the flow of energy observe solar magnetic fields analyze solar radiation understand magnetic fields in the solar atmosphere trace the flow of energy and understand the structure of the solar corona investigate solar activity investigate the origins of solar energetic particles explore the solar corona's structure explore the structure of solar wind investigate the solar wind acceleration mechanisms measure the electric and magnetic fields measure the solar wind composition study the solar atmosphere dynamics study the solar cycle's impact on Earth understand solar atmosphere understand solar magnetic field interactions understand the solar cycle |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:the_Sun
2025 |
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
about 3.3 degrees
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
88 days
approximately 88 days about 88 days |
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
gptkb:ISʘ_IS
gptkb:FIELDS gptkb:SWEAP gptkb:WISPR gptkb:ISʘ_IS-3_D |
| gptkbp:perigee |
approximately 4 million miles from the Sun
approximately 6.16 million kilometers from the Sun |
| gptkbp:perihelion |
gptkb:24
November 2020 September 2019 January 2022 March 2022 November 2018 October 2021 September 2022 July 2021 April 2021 April 2023 September 2023 February 2022 May 2023 December 2023 April 2019 November 2022 February 2023 February 2021 up to 430,000 miles per hour April 2022 the point of closest approach to the Sun |
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
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| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
open access to scientific community
with other missions |
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high
|
| gptkbp:publications |
numerous
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| gptkbp:released |
public access
|
| gptkbp:research |
gptkb:Sun
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| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
measure magnetic fields
understand solar wind understand solar activity improve space weather forecasting trace the flow of energy understand the structure of the solar corona investigate solar magnetic fields study solar magnetic fields investigate solar energetic particles explore solar atmosphere observe solar energetic particles explore the origins of solar wind explore magnetic fields in the corona investigate solar wind acceleration multiple scientific goals |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:FIELDS_electric_field_sensors
gptkb:ISʘ_IS gptkb:WISPR_camera gptkb:FIELDS gptkb:SWEAP gptkb:WISPR gptkb:ISʘ_IS-3_D_imaging_system gptkb:ISʘ_IS_particle_detectors SWEAP particle analyzers |
| gptkbp:second_close_approach |
April 2019
|
| gptkbp:seventh_close_approach |
April 2021
|
| gptkbp:significance |
enhance understanding of solar activity
improve space weather forecasting contribute to heliophysics improves solar physics understanding |
| gptkbp:sixth_close_approach |
October 2020
|
| gptkbp:solar_atmosphere_research |
important for understanding solar phenomena
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| gptkbp:solar_atmosphere_study |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_coronal_mass_ejections_study |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_energetic_particles_measurement |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_energetic_particles_measurements |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_energetic_particles_study |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_event_detection |
real-time detection
|
| gptkbp:solar_exploration |
next generation
pioneering efforts part of NASA's Solar Exploration Program |
| gptkbp:solar_flares_study |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_magnetic_field_measurement |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_magnetic_field_measurements |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_magnetic_field_strength |
measured
|
| gptkbp:solar_magnetic_field_study |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_mission |
ongoing mission
|
| gptkbp:solar_observation_frequency |
high frequency
|
| gptkbp:solar_observatory |
part of a larger network
|
| gptkbp:solar_orbit |
highly elliptical
|
| gptkbp:solar_particle_events |
monitored
|
| gptkbp:solar_phenomena |
gptkb:coronal_mass_ejections
solar flares solar magnetic field dynamics solar wind acceleration |
| gptkbp:solar_physics |
advancement in the field
|
| gptkbp:solar_radiation |
measured
|
| gptkbp:solar_research_community |
engaged
|
| gptkbp:solar_wind_density |
measured
|
| gptkbp:solar_wind_measurement |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_wind_measurements |
yes
|
| gptkbp:solar_wind_research |
important for understanding space weather
|
| gptkbp:solar_wind_speed |
measured
|
| gptkbp:solar_wind_study |
yes
|
| gptkbp:speed |
up to 430,000 miles per hour
up to 700,000 kilometers per hour |
| gptkbp:speed_at_closest_approach |
up to 430,000 miles per hour
430,000 miles per hour |
| gptkbp:storage |
onboard storage
|
| gptkbp:tenth_close_approach |
April 2022
|
| gptkbp:third_close_approach |
September 2019
|
| gptkbp:thirteenth_close_approach |
May 2023
|
| gptkbp:twelfth_close_approach |
February 2023
|
| gptkbp:weight |
685 kilograms
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration
gptkb:National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|