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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:observatory
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Cosmic_Dust_Analyzer
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gptkbp:aired_on
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January 2, 2004
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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around 100 K
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gptkbp:body_style
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approximately 5 km
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gptkbp:capacity
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silicate minerals
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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featured in documentaries
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gptkbp:composed_of
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ice and dust
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gptkbp:contains_track
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returned in aerogel
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired scientific research
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gptkbp:date
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January 15, 2006
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gptkbp:discovered_by
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gptkb:Donald_J._Kessler
gptkb:museum
near the constellation Virgo
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gptkbp:distance
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gptkb:2004
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gptkbp:engine
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water vapor, carbon dioxide
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gptkbp:geological_formation
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none known
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gptkbp:has_luminosity
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gptkb:comet_Tempel_1
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gptkbp:has_spectral_type
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gptkb:C-type_comet
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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gptkb:first_comet_sampled_by_a_spacecraft
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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comet Wild 2
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gptkbp:instrument
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gptkb:musician
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gptkbp:is_aplace_for
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approximately 6.5 AU
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gptkbp:is_observed_in
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gptkb:physicist
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gptkbp:launch_date
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February 7, 1999
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Delta_II_7425
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gptkbp:length
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up to 1 million km
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Utah,_USA
gptkb:Kuiper_Belt
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gptkbp:mass
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approximately 1.5 grams
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Stardust
gptkb:NASA
2024
January 2019
January 2006
considered a success
approximately 3.9 AU
collect samples from the comet
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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approximately 7 years
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gptkbp:next_event
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planned by various space agencies
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gptkbp:notable_event
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sample return mission
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gptkbp:orbital_inclination
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approximately 10 degrees
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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5.2 years
approximately 6.4 hours
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gptkbp:origin
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named after the astronomer Fred L. Whipple
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gptkbp:propulsion
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gptkb:Stardust_spacecraft
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gptkbp:publishes
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multiple peer-reviewed articles
numerous scientific journals
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gptkbp:recorded_by
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aerogel capture
revealed organic compounds
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gptkbp:research
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faint and distant
observed by multiple telescopes
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gptkbp:research_interest
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study of solar system formation
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gptkbp:scientific_classification
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gptkb:Jupiter-family_comet
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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understand cometary materials
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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insights into organic chemistry
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gptkbp:type
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provisional designation 1978 YA
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gptkbp:year_created
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gptkb:1978
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