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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:satellite
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1984
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gptkbp:detects
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gptkb:neutrons
gptkb:gamma_rays
x-rays
electromagnetic pulses
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Vela satellite program
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gptkbp:latestReleaseVersion
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1970
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gptkbp:launchDate
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1963
1963-1984
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:TRW
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gptkbp:notable_for
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gptkb:Vela_Incident_1979
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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gptkb:Vela_Incident
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gptkbp:notableFor
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first detection of gamma-ray bursts
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gptkbp:numberOfSatellites
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12
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gptkbp:operatedBy
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gptkb:Atomic_Energy_Commission
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:US_Department_of_Defense
gptkb:US_Atomic_Energy_Commission
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gptkbp:orbitType
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highly elliptical orbit
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gptkbp:purpose
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detect nuclear explosions
monitor compliance with the Partial Test Ban Treaty
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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gptkb:Cold_War
gptkb:Partial_Test_Ban_Treaty
nuclear test monitoring
satellite reconnaissance
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gptkbp:service
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gptkb:Advanced_Vela
gptkb:Vela_Hotel
gptkb:Vela_Uniform
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gptkbp:status
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retired
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Vela_Incident
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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