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Paper: Overview of the Gaia Mission
Volume: 338, Astrometry in the Age of the Next Generation of Large Telescopes
Page: 3
Authors: Perryman, M.A.C.
Abstract: The overall goals and organisation of the Gaia mission are described: the role of the scientific community in the project; the organisation, structure, and goals of the scientific working groups; their interaction and influence on the satellite and payload design; the overall project schedule; the organisation and overall approach to the challenges of the data analysis; and the mission data products and their estimated release dates. Some of the potential for education and outreach activities are noted.
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