Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
space mission
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
|
| gptkbp:dataUsage |
temperature measurements
topographic maps gravity field measurements over 40,000 images spectral data of surface materials |
| gptkbp:finaleDate |
November 2018
|
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
March 6, 2015
|
| gptkbp:funding |
NASA
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ceres mission
|
| gptkbp:launchDate |
March 6, 2009
|
| gptkbp:launched |
NASA
|
| gptkbp:launchVehicle |
Delta II 7920-10
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
foundation for understanding icy bodies in the solar system
inspiration for future missions to asteroids and dwarf planets ongoing_research_on_Ceres |
| gptkbp:mission |
exploration
Dawn spacecraft dwarf planet orbit |
| gptkbp:missions |
completed
map surface composition analyze the internal structure investigate the history of water over 9 years study the potential for habitability |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
demonstrated ion propulsion technology
first spacecraft to orbit a dwarf planet first spacecraft to visit Ceres |
| gptkbp:publicAccess |
educational outreach programs
social media updates increased interest in planetary exploration |
| gptkbp:scientificName |
gptkb:Ion_Propulsion_System
gptkb:Visible_and_Infrared_Spectrometer gptkb:Gamma_Ray_and_Neutron_Detector contributed to planetary science provided data for future missions enhanced understanding of solar system formation Framing Camera |
| gptkbp:scope |
study_the_dwarf_planet_Ceres
|
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
discovery of bright spots
evidence of water ice presence of organic compounds geological_features_like_Ahuna_Mons |