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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Asteroids
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gptkbp:associated_with
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the Vesta family
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gptkbp:atmosphere
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:available_sizes
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1 km to 500 km
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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varies with distance from the Sun
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gptkbp:collaborations
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involving multiple space agencies.
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gptkbp:collisional_history
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gptkb:complex
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gptkbp:color
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grayish to reddish
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gptkbp:composed_by
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silicate minerals
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gptkbp:composed_of
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rich in iron and magnesium
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gptkbp:contribution_to_space_weathering
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not significant
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gptkbp:discovery
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observational astronomy
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gptkbp:disruption_events
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can fragment into smaller bodies
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gptkbp:example
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gptkb:25143_Itokawa
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gptkbp:formation_date
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over 4 billion years
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gptkbp:future_prospects
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none known
aim to understand their origins
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gptkbp:geological_formation
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possible
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gptkbp:has_field
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:has_spectral_type
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V-type
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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important for understanding solar system formation
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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V-type asteroids
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gptkbp:impact_craters
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common on surfaces
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gptkbp:impact_on_planetary_bodies
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can cause significant changes
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gptkbp:is_explored_in
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by spacecraft
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gptkbp:is_reflected_in
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moderate to high
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gptkbp:light_requirement
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high
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gptkbp:location
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inner asteroid belt
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gptkbp:mechanics
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can occur with other asteroids
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gptkbp:mission
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target for future exploration
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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cratered surfaces
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gptkbp:number_of_known_objects
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dozens
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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around the Sun
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gptkbp:orbital_inclination
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varies
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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approximately 3 to 5 years
with larger bodies
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gptkbp:origin
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differentiated bodies
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gptkbp:population_density
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about 3 g/cm³
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gptkbp:potential_for_asteroid_belt_dynamics
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important
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gptkbp:potential_for_mining
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yes
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gptkbp:potential_for_resource_extraction
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highly valuable
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gptkbp:relationship_to_meteorites
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some are linked to HED meteorites
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gptkbp:relationship_to_other_asteroid_types
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part of a larger classification system
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gptkbp:relationship_to_terrestrial_planets
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provides insights into early solar system conditions
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gptkbp:research
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gptkb:spectroscopy
planetary science
studied since the 19th century
collected from telescopes
difficult to study due to size
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gptkbp:research_interest
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high
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gptkbp:research_missions
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gptkb:NASA's_Dawn_mission
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gptkbp:role_in_solar_system_evolution
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important
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gptkbp:rotation_period
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varies widely
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gptkbp:scientific_classification
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gptkb:S-type_asteroid
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gptkbp:scientific_models
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used to understand planetary formation
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gptkbp:size
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varies
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gptkbp:size_classification
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small to medium-sized
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gptkbp:spectral_analysis
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reveals surface composition
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gptkbp:surface
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regolith
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Main_Belt_of_asteroids
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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