Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:satellite
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Vela_program
|
| gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:detectedGammaRayBursts |
true
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
VELA Hotel satellites
|
| gptkbp:latestReleaseVersion |
1970
|
| gptkbp:launchDate |
1963
1963-1970 |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:TRW
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:Vela_Incident
|
| gptkbp:notableFinds |
gptkb:gamma-ray_bursts
|
| gptkbp:numberOfSatellites |
12
|
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
gptkb:Atomic_Energy_Commission
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force |
| gptkbp:operationalPeriod |
1963-1984
|
| gptkbp:orbitType |
highly elliptical orbit
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
detect nuclear explosions
monitor compliance with the Partial Test Ban Treaty |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Partial_Test_Ban_Treaty
nuclear test monitoring |
| gptkbp:status |
retired
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Project_VELA
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|