Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Dominic_VI
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| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:NASA's_Deep_Space_Network
topographical data spectral data highly detailed maps |
| gptkbp:contribution |
study of planetary differentiation
understanding of asteroid belt study of the solar system's formation discovery of water ice on Ceres insights into the history of water in the solar system analysis of Ceres' organic materials analysis of Vesta's crust characterization of Ceres' surface insights into protoplanetary formation insights into the conditions for life. investigation of Ceres' atmosphere investigation of Ceres' internal structure investigation of surface processes on Ceres mapping of Vesta's mineral composition study of Ceres' bright spots study of Vesta's volcanic history study of impact cratering on Vesta understanding of planetary evolution understanding of the building blocks of planets |
| gptkbp:first_flight |
July 16, 2011
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
March 6, 2015
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dawn VIII
|
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:visible_and_infrared_mapping_spectrometer
framing camera gamma ray and neutron detector |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Vesta
gptkb:Ceres |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
September 27, 2007
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7925
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:mass |
1,100 kg
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:spacecraft
heliocentric orbit November 1, 2018 |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
11 years
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first spacecraft to orbit two extraterrestrial bodies
|
| gptkbp:objective |
study the early solar system
investigate the geology of Ceres investigate the geology of Vesta |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
completed
|
| gptkbp:power_output |
ion propulsion system
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
over 30,000 images
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