Statements (447)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:robot
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:National_Air_and_Space_Museum
gptkb:spacecraft gptkb:radio_station gptkb:NASA gptkb:robot |
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:6
|
| gptkbp:analysis |
100+
|
| gptkbp:analyzes |
gptkb:Martian_soil
|
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
-90 to 0 ° C
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:Caltech
gptkb:University_of_California gptkb:University_of_Arizona gptkb:MIT gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:Mars_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
gptkb:UHF_Radio gptkb:High_Gain_Antenna gptkb:X-band_radio high-gain antenna UHF radio Direct to Earth transmits data to Earth uses UHF radio Relay via Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Transmits data to Earth Uses UHF radio |
| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:15
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
understanding of Mars
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
identification of ancient riverbeds
analysis of Martian soil study of Martian atmosphere discovery of methane spikes investigation of radiation levels on Mars |
| gptkbp:controls |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
mission operators Command and Data Handling System |
| gptkbp:deployment |
Onboard Systems
|
| gptkbp:design |
two Earth years
|
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:died |
Mars dust storms
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
organic molecules
Evidence of ancient riverbeds Study of Martian atmosphere Evidence of ancient water Organic molecules detected Radiation environment characterized Wind patterns studied Study of Martian geology Potential for past life assessed Seasonal changes observed Analysis of Martian regolith Study of Martian surface chemistry Study of Martian dust storms Climate data collected Analysis of Martian dust Detection of methane spikes Presence of clay minerals Analysis of Martian atmospheric conditions Analysis of Martian isotopes Analysis of Martian rock Analysis of Martian surface features Analysis of Martian weather patterns Analysis of Martian weathering processes Analysis of sedimentary rocks Investigation of Martian biosignatures Investigation of Martian habitability potential Investigation of Martian seasonal changes Investigation of Martian sedimentary processes Investigation of Martian volcanism Investigation of ancient microbial life potential Investigation of potential habitability Investigation of radiation levels on Mars Study of Martian climate history Study of Martian climate models Study of Martian dust Study of Martian erosion Study of Martian hydrology Study of Martian impact craters Study of Martian mineralogy Study of Martian organic chemistry Study of Martian polar ice caps Study of Martian surface composition Study of Martian tectonics Curiosity's health monitored Curiosity's traverse mapped Mars' geological history inferred Mars' atmosphere studied Methane fluctuations observed Analysis of Martian atmosphere composition Assessment of potential habitability Identification of organic molecules Investigation of Martian surface features Study of radiation levels on Mars Study of seasonal changes on Mars Radiation levels measured on Mars Martian soil analysis Atmospheric dust analyzed Chemical weathering processes observed Dust and weather patterns analyzed Dust devils documented Future exploration strategies developed Gale Crater geology examined Impact of solar events monitored Martian rocks drilled Mineral composition analyzed Planetary protection measures evaluated Potential resources for future missions identified Public engagement through images and data Radiation effects on future missions evaluated Rock formations studied Scientific collaborations established Surface features mapped Surface temperature measured |
| gptkbp:distance |
25 km
Over 25 kilometers over 25 kilometers |
| gptkbp:emergency_services |
Rock drill
|
| gptkbp:facilitates |
gptkb:physicist
|
| gptkbp:first_awarded |
August 6, 2012
2012-08-06 |
| gptkbp:first_brewed |
2013-02-08
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
August 6, 2012
|
| gptkbp:first_performance |
2013-10-01
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
2013-02-08
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
UHF
|
| gptkbp:has |
over 25 kilometers
evidence of ancient water radiation levels on Mars |
| gptkbp:has_mission |
active
|
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station_(REMS)
gptkb:Mast_Cam gptkb:Chem_Cam gptkb:Mars_Hand_Lens_Imager_(MAHLI) Rover's Color and Black-and-White Cameras Rover's Front and Rear Hazard Avoidance Cameras Rover's High-Resolution Imaging System Rover's Navigation Cameras |
| gptkbp:has_worked_with |
gptkb:physicist
|
| gptkbp:height |
2.2 m
2.2 meters |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Curiosity rover
|
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Chemistry_and_Mineralogy_(Che_Min)
gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station_(REMS) gptkb:Rover_Weather_Station gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory gptkb:APXS gptkb:Rover_Imaging_System_(RIS) gptkb:Dynamic_Albedo_of_Neutrons_(DAN) gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer gptkb:Chem_Cam gptkb:Mars_Hand_Lens_Imager gptkb:Radiation_Assessment_Detector gptkb:Mars_Hand_Lens_Imager_(MAHLI) gptkb:Sample_Analysis_at_Mars_(SAM) gptkb:Rover_Imaging_System gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer_(APXS) X-ray Diffraction Sample Analysis at Mars Chemistry and Mineralogy Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons Rover Chemistry Laboratory Rover Chemistry Lab Rover Imaging System (Rover Cam) Rover Atmospheric Measurement Rover Atmospheric Measurement Instrumentation Rover Sample Collector |
| gptkbp:is |
a car-sized rover
|
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:robot
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
gptkb:Martian_rocks
gptkb:Martian_soil |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
one of the most advanced rovers
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
assess habitability of Mars
|
| gptkbp:is_equipped_with |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station gptkb:Rover_Chem_Lab gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer gptkb:Chem_Cam gptkb:Mars_Hand_Lens_Imager advanced sensors Sample Analysis at Mars Rover Arm |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:Gale_Crater
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its size and capabilities
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:NASA's_Mars_exploration_program
gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory_mission |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:Martian_atmosphere
|
| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
Simulation Testing
|
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Gale_Crater
August 6, 2012 2012-08-06 |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:C
gptkb:C++ gptkb:Library |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
August 6, 2012
November 26, 2011 2011-11-26 |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Atlas_V_541
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:2011
gptkb:NASA November 26, 2011 |
| gptkbp:length |
3 m
3 meters 3.0 m |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Gale_Crater
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
|
| gptkbp:mass |
899 kg
|
| gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight |
gptkb:Mars
August 6, 2012 |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Mars_exploration gptkb:NASA Astrobiology Assess past habitability Assess past habitability of Mars Study Martian climate Study Martian climate and geology Search for organic compounds Analyze soil and rock samples Collect and analyze soil and rock samples |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
2 years
over 10 years Ongoing since 2012 ongoing since 2012 At least 687 Earth days at least 687 Earth days At least 14 Earth years (as of 2023) |
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
Inertial measurement unit
Autonomous Navigation autonomous navigation Visual odometry |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Provided data for future Mars missions
found evidence of past water Helped identify potential landing sites for future missions provided data for future Mars missions conducted experiments on Martian soil Contributed to understanding of Mars' habitability Analyzed Martian meteorites Analyzed the mineralogy of Martian rocks Captured thousands of images of Mars Conducted first X-ray diffraction on Mars Conducted long-term climate studies on Mars Discovered methane spikes Found evidence of ancient lakes Investigated Martian geology Investigated the potential for past life on Mars Provided insights into Mars' volcanic history Studied Martian dust storms Studied the Martian surface composition Studied the effects of radiation on Mars Studied the seasonal changes on Mars Conducted experiments to prepare for human exploration of Mars Investigated the presence of perchlorates in Martian soil analyzed Martian rock samples captured high-resolution images of Martian surface conducted first drill on Mars discovered ancient riverbed enhanced understanding of Mars' habitability examined the composition of Martian atmosphere explored Mount Sharp identified minerals that form in water investigated Martian dust storms measured methane levels in the atmosphere studied radiation levels on Mars |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:First_3_D_images_sent_from_Mars
gptkb:First_color_images_sent_from_Mars gptkb:First_rock_drilled_on_Mars gptkb:First_video_footage_from_Mars Dust devils observed Evidence of ancient water Geological features studied Organic molecules detected Radiation environment characterized Radiation levels measured Rock samples collected Seasonal changes monitored Soil samples analyzed Surface composition analyzed Analysis of Martian atmosphere Analysis of Martian surface chemistry Study of Martian geology Meteorological data collected Analysis of Martian impact craters Study of Martian volcanic activity Analysis of Martian soil Study of Martian topography Study of ancient riverbeds Presence of clay minerals Investigation of Martian climate history Atmospheric phenomena observed Clay minerals found Curiosity's self-portrait taken First analysis of Martian rocks First analysis of Martian soil First detection of Martian atmospheric phenomena First detection of Martian clouds First detection of Martian dust storms First detection of Martian geological features First detection of Martian pressure variations First detection of Martian radiation levels First detection of Martian seasonal changes First detection of Martian temperature variations First detection of Martian winds First sample analyzed on Mars First sounds recorded on Mars First weather data collected on Mars Martian atmosphere studied Martian dust analyzed Methane spikes detected Analysis of sedimentary rocks Investigation of Martian sedimentary processes Study of Martian mineralogy Study of Martian surface composition Study of Martian tectonics Martian dust and weather patterns Study of Martian meteorology Analysis of Martian atmosphere composition Investigation of Martian surface features Analysis of Martian seasonal changes Evidence of past habitable environments Investigation of Martian cryosphere Investigation of Martian dust storms Investigation of Martian hydrology Martian rock formations studied Radiation levels measured on Mars Study of Martian atmospheric dynamics Study of Martian ice deposits Study of Martian surface erosion Study of potential biosignatures Study of radiation on Mars |
| gptkbp:objective |
Assess past habitability
search for signs of past life Assess past habitability of Mars Study Martian climate Study geology |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:NASA nuclear power |
| gptkbp:operates |
gptkb:Mars
|
| gptkbp:operating_system |
gptkb:operating_system
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:Mount_Sharp |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:Mars
Active active |
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:spacecraft
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
atmospheric studies
drilling operations |
| gptkbp:photography |
gptkb:Mast_Cam
gptkb:Nav_Cam gptkb:Hazcam gptkb:Chem_Cam |
| gptkbp:power_output |
gptkb:Radioisotope_Thermoelectric_Generator_(RTG)
gptkb:radio_station nuclear power |
| gptkbp:received |
scientific data
over 1 million images 2012-08-07 |
| gptkbp:recorded_by |
60
|
| gptkbp:research_and_development |
Agile
|
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
Analyze Martian soil
Study Martian climate prepare for human exploration study Martian climate study Martian geology Search for organic compounds Analyze soil and rock samples assess natural resources Investigate Martian atmosphere Assess radiation levels Investigate the Martian atmosphere Analyze Martian atmosphere Analyze the composition of Martian dust Analyze the surface chemistry of Mars Assess the potential for past life on Mars Characterize the mineralogy of Martian rocks Conduct long-term monitoring of Martian weather Evaluate the habitability of Martian environment Investigate the distribution of water ice on Mars Investigate the role of water on Mars Study the effects of dust on solar panels Study the impact of cosmic rays on Mars Study the radiation environment on Mars Understand the geological history of Mars Investigate the Martian surface for signs of past water Investigate the presence of methane in the atmosphere Conduct experiments to prepare for future human exploration of Mars Analyze rock and soil samples Assess radiation levels on Mars Explore potential biosignatures Investigate water history Study sedimentary rocks |
| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
gptkb:Radiation_Assessment_Detector_(RAD)
gptkb:Chem_Cam_instrument gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory_(MSL)_suite gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station_(REMS) gptkb:Mast_Cam gptkb:Rover_Imaging_System_(RIS) gptkb:Mars_Hand_Lens_Imager_(MAHLI) gptkb:Chemistry_and_Mineralogy_(Che_Min)_instrument gptkb:Dynamic_Albedo_of_Neutrons_(DAN)_instrument gptkb:Laser_Induced_Breakdown_Spectroscopy_(LIBS) gptkb:Sample_Analysis_at_Mars_(SAM)_instrument gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer_(APXS) Meteorological sensors Spectroscopy instruments Environmental monitoring instruments High-resolution imaging systems Navigation cameras Rover Imaging System (Rover Cam) Chem Cam (Chemistry and Camera) Chem Cam (Chemistry and Camera complex) Chemistry analysis tools Drill and scoop system Sample collection and analysis tools |
| gptkbp:services |
First rover to analyze Martian soil
First rover to detect organic molecules on Mars First rover to find evidence of ancient water First rover to land in Gale Crater First rover to use a sky crane landing system first rover to analyze Martian soil First rover to use a drill on Mars climb Mount Sharp first rover to use a sky crane landing system first car-sized rover on Mars first rover to detect organic molecules on Mars |
| gptkbp:size |
1,000 kg
|
| gptkbp:soil_type |
2013-02-24
|
| gptkbp:speed |
Up to 90 meters per hour
|
| gptkbp:status |
Active
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Mars_2020_rover
|
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:John_Grotzinger
gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory Curiosity science team Mars Science Laboratory team |
| gptkbp:top_speed |
0.14 m/s
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
6-wheel drive
Articulated suspension |
| gptkbp:updates |
Occasional Over-the-Air Updates
|
| gptkbp:weight |
899 kg
|
| gptkbp:width |
3 m
2.7 m 3 meters 2.7 meters |