Zarya Functional Cargo Block
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The Zarya Functional Cargo Block is the first module of the International Space Station, providing early power, propulsion, and storage capabilities.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Functional Cargo Block Zarya | 1 |
| Zarya (Functional Cargo Block) | 1 |
| Zarya Functional Cargo Block canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7918761 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Zarya Functional Cargo Block Context triple: [Unity, dockedTo, Zarya Functional Cargo Block]
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A.
Shooting Star cargo module
The Shooting Star cargo module is an attachable logistics and payload module designed to expand the Dream Chaser spaceplane’s cargo capacity for resupply and disposal missions to destinations like the International Space Station.
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B.
M142 launcher module
The M142 launcher module is the core rocket-launching component of the HIMARS system, capable of firing guided and unguided rockets and tactical missiles from a lightweight, highly mobile platform.
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C.
Midgate cargo system
The Midgate cargo system is a configurable pickup bed and cabin partition design that lets owners extend the cargo area into the rear passenger compartment for increased hauling versatility.
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D.
Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
The Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is an Italian-built pressurized cargo module used by NASA to transport supplies, equipment, and experiments between Earth and the International Space Station aboard Space Shuttle missions.
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E.
Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module
The Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module is a repurposed Italian-built cargo module attached to the International Space Station to provide long-term storage and workspace.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Zarya Functional Cargo Block Target entity description: The Zarya Functional Cargo Block is the first module of the International Space Station, providing early power, propulsion, and storage capabilities.
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A.
Shooting Star cargo module
The Shooting Star cargo module is an attachable logistics and payload module designed to expand the Dream Chaser spaceplane’s cargo capacity for resupply and disposal missions to destinations like the International Space Station.
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B.
M142 launcher module
The M142 launcher module is the core rocket-launching component of the HIMARS system, capable of firing guided and unguided rockets and tactical missiles from a lightweight, highly mobile platform.
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C.
Midgate cargo system
The Midgate cargo system is a configurable pickup bed and cabin partition design that lets owners extend the cargo area into the rear passenger compartment for increased hauling versatility.
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D.
Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
The Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is an Italian-built pressurized cargo module used by NASA to transport supplies, equipment, and experiments between Earth and the International Space Station aboard Space Shuttle missions.
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E.
Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module
The Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module is a repurposed Italian-built cargo module attached to the International Space Station to provide long-term storage and workspace.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Functional Cargo Block
ⓘ
pressurized module ⓘ space station module ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
FGB
NERFINISHED
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ISS FGB NERFINISHED ⓘ ISS Zarya NERFINISHED ⓘ Zarya NERFINISHED ⓘ Функционально-грузовой блок Заря ⓘ |
| builtBy | Russia under contract to NASA ⓘ |
| connectedTo |
Pressurized Mating Adapter-1
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Service Module Zvezda (during early assembly via temporary configuration) NERFINISHED ⓘ Unity Node 1 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contractor | Boeing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Russia ⓘ |
| designLife | about 15 years (originally planned) ⓘ |
| diameter | about 4.1 m ⓘ |
| fundedBy | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasDockingPort |
aft axial docking port
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forward axial docking port ⓘ nadir radial docking port ⓘ |
| hasSolarArraySpan | about 24.4 m ⓘ |
| inclination | about 51.6 degrees ⓘ |
| launchCountry | Kazakhstan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| launchDate | 1998-11-20 ⓘ |
| launchSite | Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/23 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| launchVehicle | Proton-K NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| length | about 12.6 m ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mass | about 19,300 kg ⓘ |
| moduleSegment | Russian Orbital Segment NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operator |
NASA
ⓘ
Roscosmos NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| orbit | low Earth orbit ⓘ |
| partOf | International Space Station NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerGeneration | solar arrays ⓘ |
| powerOutput | about 3 kW initially ⓘ |
| pressurizedVolume | about 71.5 m³ ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
provide early power for the ISS
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provide early propulsion for the ISS ⓘ provide guidance and control for the ISS in early assembly ⓘ provide storage for propellant, cargo, and equipment ⓘ |
| program | International Space Station program NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| propellantType |
N2O4
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UDMH ⓘ |
| propulsionSystem | bipropellant thrusters ⓘ |
| provides |
attitude control (early ISS phase)
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reboost capability (early ISS phase) ⓘ |
| roleInAssemblySequence | first ISS module launched ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Zarya Functional Cargo Block Description of subject: The Zarya Functional Cargo Block is the first module of the International Space Station, providing early power, propulsion, and storage capabilities.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Functional Cargo Block Zarya
this entity surface form:
Zarya (Functional Cargo Block)