Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Dominic_VI
|
| gptkbp:communication |
transmitted data back to Earth
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
informed the search for extraterrestrial life
provided insights into planetary formation contributed to planetary defense strategies enhanced understanding of asteroid belt enhanced knowledge of the conditions in the early solar system analyzed the mineralogy of Vesta contributed to the understanding of dwarf planets discovered water ice on Ceres helped refine models of solar system evolution inspired future missions to the asteroid belt investigated the internal structure of Ceres mapped surface features of Vesta provided data on the size and shape of Ceres revealed surface composition of Ceres studied the atmosphere of Ceres demonstrated the capabilities of ion propulsion technology provided a benchmark for future exploration missions. provided context for the study of other celestial bodies |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dawn VI
|
| gptkbp:instrument |
ion propulsion system
framing camera gamma ray and neutron detector visible and infrared spectrometer |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Vesta
gptkb:Ceres |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
September 27, 2007
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7925
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:mass |
1,100 kg
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Ceres gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory completed November 1, 2018 |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
11 years
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first spacecraft to orbit two extraterrestrial bodies
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
inactive
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
4 years
|
| gptkbp:power_output |
solar panels
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
extensive data on Vesta and Ceres
|
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study the early solar system
understand the formation of planets investigate the geology of Vesta and Ceres |