Triple
T805558
| Position | Surface form | Disambiguated ID | Type / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Merlin 1A |
E17423
|
entity |
| Predicate | successorEngineUsedOnFalcon1 |
P16897
|
FINISHED |
| Object | Merlin 1C |
E17817
|
NE FINISHED |
How this triple was built (3 steps)
Every LLM step that produced this triple, in pipeline order — named-entity classification, the disambiguation choices (the exact options shown, with the pick highlighted), and the generated description. The batch + timestamp of each is in the Provenance table below.
NER
Named-entity recognition
gpt-5-mini
Instruction
Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).
Input
Phrase: Merlin 1C | Statement: [Merlin 1A, successorEngineUsedOnFalcon1, Merlin 1C]
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Merlin 1C Context triple: [Merlin 1A, successorEngineUsedOnFalcon1, Merlin 1C]
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A.
Merlin 1C
chosen
Merlin 1C is a liquid-fueled rocket engine developed by SpaceX for use on early Falcon rockets, notable for its role in pioneering the company’s orbital launch capabilities.
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B.
Merlin 1A
Merlin 1A is the first-generation liquid-fueled rocket engine developed by SpaceX for early Falcon 1 launches.
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C.
Merlin 1D
Merlin 1D is a liquid-fueled rocket engine developed by SpaceX, known for powering the first stage of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle with high thrust and reusability.
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D.
Cariad
Cariad is a Volkswagen Group software subsidiary focused on developing automotive software, digital platforms, and advanced driver-assistance technologies for the company’s vehicle brands.
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E.
Hyperion
Hyperion is one of Saturn’s larger, irregularly shaped moons, known for its chaotic rotation and sponge-like, heavily cratered surface.
- F. None of above.
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
PD
Predicate disambiguation
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target predicate: successorEngineUsedOnFalcon1 Context triple: [Merlin 1A, successorEngineUsedOnFalcon1, Merlin 1C]
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A.
successorAircraftProgram
Indicates that one aircraft program directly follows and replaces another as its successor in development or service.
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B.
successorModel
chosen
Indicates that one model is the direct follow-up or replacement for another earlier model.
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C.
enginesUpperStage
Indicates that the specified engines are part of, or belong to, the upper stage of a multi-stage launch vehicle or rocket.
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D.
firstFlight
Indicates that the associated event or record corresponds to the earliest or initial flight taken or performed by the referenced entity.
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E.
hasAfterburner
Indicates that one entity is equipped with, or possesses, an afterburner system in relation to another entity or context.
- F. None of above.
Provenance (4 batches)
The batch behind each pipeline step, in order, with when it ran. Timestamps are batch-level — stages were processed in waves, so the object chain (NER → NED1 → NEDg → NED2) reads in order, but predicate / elicitation batches can sit in a different wave.
| Step | Stage | Batch ID | Status | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| creating | Elicitation | batch_69a4937ae8a08190b5084a03d532b30e |
completed | March 1, 2026, 7:28 p.m. |
| NER | Named-entity recognition | batch_69a4ace495348190aec66f35ea90bc89 |
completed | March 1, 2026, 9:17 p.m. |
| NED1 | Entity disambiguation (via context triple) | batch_69a76d83cf448190a2205cd777386833 |
completed | March 3, 2026, 11:23 p.m. |
| PD | Predicate disambiguation | batch_69a4aa70973c8190adbf08302d1103a9 |
completed | March 1, 2026, 9:06 p.m. |
Created at: March 1, 2026, 7:38 p.m.