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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:astronomy
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gptkbp:archives
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gptkb:HEASARC
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gptkbp:collaboration
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NASA and international agencies
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gptkbp:collaborative_projects
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various astronomical surveys
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gptkbp:collaborator
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gptkb:international_partners
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gptkbp:community
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gptkb:astronomy
global researchers
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gptkbp:data_type
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FITS
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gptkbp:data_usage
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gptkb:scientific_research
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gptkbp:discovered_by
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over 1,000 gamma-ray bursts
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gptkbp:focus
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high-energy astrophysics
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gptkbp:gamma_ray_burst
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gptkb:GRB_031203
gptkb:GRB_050904
gptkb:GRB_060614
gptkb:GRB_080319_B
gptkb:GRB_130427_A
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gptkbp:has_ability
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wide-field observations
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Swift Observatory
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gptkbp:image_processing
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automated systems
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gptkbp:impact
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significant contributions to astronomy.
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gptkbp:instruments
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gptkb:BAT
XRT
UVOT
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gptkbp:launch_date
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November 20, 2004
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Delta_II_7320-10
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:2004
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gptkbp:lighting
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2004-11-20
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:California
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gptkbp:mass
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1,000 kg
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gptkbp:mission
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active
ongoing
multi-wavelength astronomy
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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5 years
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gptkbp:notable_achievements
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first to detect a gamma-ray burst afterglow
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gptkbp:notable_galaxies
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space-based observatory
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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low Earth orbit
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:NASA's_Explorer_program
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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real-time data
open access
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous peer-reviewed papers
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gptkbp:purpose
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gamma-ray burst detection
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gptkbp:released
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public access
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gptkbp:research
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gptkb:rapid_response
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gptkbp:resolution
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1 arcminute
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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study of cosmic explosions
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:team
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scientists and engineers
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gptkbp:view
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2 degrees
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gptkbp:website
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https://swift.gsfc.nasa.gov
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Bizarro
gptkb:GW170817
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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