Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:data_return |
over 450,000 images
detailed maps of Titan's surface thousands of measurements of Saturn's atmosphere information about Saturn's moons |
| gptkbp:ended_mission_on |
September 15, 2017
|
| gptkbp:finale_action |
deliberately plunged into Saturn
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cassini Orbiter
|
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:radar_system
gptkb:Visible_and_Infrared_Mapping_Spectrometer gptkb:Ion_and_Neutral_Mass_Spectrometer gptkb:Composite_Infrared_Spectrometer gptkb:Cosmic_Dust_Analyzer gptkb:Ultraviolet_Spectrograph gptkb:magnetometer Imaging Science Subsystem Dual Frequency Radar Radio Science Subsystem |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Saturn
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
October 15, 1997 |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:Orbital
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
discovered water-ice plumes on Enceladus
provided detailed images of Saturn's rings studied Titan's atmosphere |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Grand Finale
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
29.5 Earth years
|
| gptkbp:power_source |
radioisotope thermoelectric generators
|
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study Saturn's rings
study Saturn's moons map the surface of Titan study the interaction between Saturn and its rings understand Saturn's atmosphere analyze the composition of Saturn's rings investigate the potential for life on Enceladus study the seasonal changes on Titan study the interaction of Saturn's moons with its rings analyze the chemical composition of Saturn's rings analyze the surface features of Titan examine the dynamics of Saturn's magnetosphere explore the potential habitability of Enceladus investigate the atmosphere of Titan investigate the geology of Enceladus investigate the magnetic field of Saturn investigate the role of Titan in Saturn's system measure the gravitational field of Saturn study the atmospheric dynamics of Titan study the evolution of Saturn's rings over time study the formation of Saturn's rings study the seasonal changes on Saturn understand the history of Saturn's system understand the processes that shape Saturn's rings understand the impact of solar wind on Saturn's atmosphere |
| gptkbp:weight |
2,500 kg
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cassini
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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