Statements (218)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:theatre gptkb:opera gptkb:rocket |
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:JAXA
|
| gptkbp:aims_to |
Mercury's magnetic field
Mercury's atmosphere Mercury's geology |
| gptkbp:budget |
1.3 billion euros
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:JAXA
ESA and JAXA |
| gptkbp:communication |
X-band
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| gptkbp:composed_of |
MIO
MPO two spacecraft |
| gptkbp:consists_of |
MIO
MPO MEE |
| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Mercury_Magnetospheric_Orbiter
|
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Japan_Aerospace_Exploration_Agency |
| gptkbp:developer |
over 15 years
|
| gptkbp:duration |
7 years
|
| gptkbp:effective_date |
2025
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
2025
|
| gptkbp:end_date |
2025
|
| gptkbp:game_components |
MIO
MPO |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bepi Colombo
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:aircraft gptkb:video_game Propulsion system Legal team MIO MPO Quality assurance team Dust analyzer Evaluation team Procurement team Plasma wave instrument Documentation team Logistics team Onboard computer Imaging system Attitude control system Ground control system Thermal control system Risk management team Communications team Data analysis team Laser altimeter Sponsorship team Human resources team Mission operations center Science team Social media team Training team Website management team Technical advisory board Engineering support team Stakeholder engagement team Partnership team Power management system Impact assessment team Publications team Exhibition team Data handling system Volunteer coordination team Budget management team Conference organization team Educational programs team Feedback collection team Future missions team International collaboration team Launch support system Legacy planning team Magnetospheric imaging instrument Neutron spectrometer Outreach events team Particle analyzer Payload data center Public outreach team Radio science experiment Safety review board Schedule management team Science operations center Thermal mapper |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:MIO-ELSA
gptkb:MPO-SESAME gptkb:Bepi_Colombo_Laser_Altimeter gptkb:SIMBIO-SYS gptkb:Mercury_Imaging_X-ray_Spectrometer gptkb:Mercury_Laser_Altimeter MERTIS MIO MPO PHEBUS MASCS MIO-PWI MPO-HP MPO-MAG MGN MIO-PSP MPO-PSP SERENA MIO scientific payload MPO scientific payload |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Mercury
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_for |
Mercury exploration
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Bepi Colombo mission
|
| gptkbp:landing_site |
2025
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
October 20, 2018
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Kourou,_French_Guiana
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:opera
3,900 kg approximately 3,900 kg |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:spacecraft
October 20, 2018 ESA and JAXA 2018-2025 |
| gptkbp:mass |
1,000 kg
3,900 kg |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Mercury gptkb:Mercury_Planetary_Orbiter gptkb:Research_Institute 2031 Planetary Exploration Mercury orbit planetary exploration study Mercury's magnetic field study solar wind interaction with Mercury understand Mercury's formation study Mercury's exosphere study Mercury's geology Cruise phase Launch phase Science phase interplanetary mission investigate the planet's magnetic field study Mercury's internal structure study Mercury's surface composition Arrival phase analyze Mercury's surface composition examine Mercury's thermal history investigate Mercury's geology measure Mercury's gravity field to Mercury since MESSENGER |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
7 years
approximately 6 years |
| gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:Hohmann_transfer_orbit
|
| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:Giovanni_Domenico_Cassini
gptkb:Giuseppe_Colombo gptkb:Giovanni_Battista_Colombo |
| gptkbp:objective |
study Mercury's magnetic field
study Mercury's exosphere investigate the planet's polar regions examine the planet's atmosphere and exosphere study the planet's magnetic field dynamics study the effects of solar radiation on Mercury's surface analyze the mineralogy of Mercury's surface determine the age of Mercury's surface investigate the planet's core structure measure the planet's gravitational field study the thermal properties of Mercury's surface understand the formation of terrestrial planets understand the impact of solar activity on Mercury understand the planet's tectonic history analyze the composition of Mercury's surface materials investigate the history of Mercury's volcanic activity investigate the presence of water ice in polar craters study the solar wind interaction with Mercury's magnetosphere study the interaction of Mercury's magnetosphere with the solar wind analyze the planet's surface and geological history study the interaction of Mercury's surface with the solar wind study Mercury's surface |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Japan_Aerospace_Exploration_Agency |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Giuseppe_Colombo
|
| gptkbp:power_output |
solar panels
|
| gptkbp:powers |
1,500 watts
|
| gptkbp:price |
approximately 1.5 billion euros
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
expected to return extensive data
|
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
Study Mercury's surface and exosphere
study Mercury's magnetic field study solar wind interaction with Mercury understand Mercury's formation study the planet's atmosphere study Mercury's exosphere investigate the planet's thermal history study the planet's surface processes study the planet's magnetic field dynamics study Mercury's internal structure contribute to planetary science knowledge investigate Mercury's geology study Mercury's surface analyze Mercury's internal structure analyze the impact craters on Mercury examine Mercury's surface composition explore the polar regions of Mercury investigate the planet's magnetic field anomalies investigate the planet's tectonic activity measure Mercury's gravitational field study the exosphere's composition and dynamics support future exploration missions. understand the history of water on Mercury understand the role of Mercury in the solar system examine the interaction of Mercury with the solar wind |
| gptkbp:significance |
joint mission to study Mercury
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| gptkbp:status |
in progress
|
| gptkbp:travel_time |
approximately 7 years
|
| gptkbp:uses |
solar power
ion propulsion system gravity assist maneuvers |