GAIA DR1: First Data Release Star Catalog via Cone Search

NASA provides access to the GAIA Data Release 1 star catalog through a MAST mirror service. The data is accessible via Cone Search endpoints, which are standard protocols for querying astronomical databases. The catalog holdings are maintained by the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI).

Use Cases

• Query stellar positions and properties based on the GAIA DR1 catalog mentioned in the description
• Integrate catalog data into astronomical analysis pipelines using the Cone Search protocol
• Cross-match GAIA DR1 data with observations from other missions listed in the MAST services

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative GAIA mission and is mirrored by MAST/STScI
• Accessible via the standard astronomical Cone Search protocol for interoperability

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) MAST archive

Collection Method

Mirrored from the original GAIA mission Data Release 1 catalog

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 18:20:30.289152; freshness should be verified

Geography

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