Statements (139)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vesta
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| gptkbp:can_be |
gptkb:musician
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| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:international_partners
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the early solar system
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| gptkbp:contribution |
understanding of planetary formation
insights into the early solar system analysis of Vesta's mineral composition characterization of Ceres' surface and interior discovery of organic materials on Ceres evidence of water ice on Ceres exploration of Ceres' potential for habitability investigation of Ceres' bright spots mapping of Vesta's surface features study of Ceres' atmosphere |
| gptkbp:died |
November 1, 2018
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| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:theorem
water ice on Ceres |
| gptkbp:elevation |
uses solar electric propulsion
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| gptkbp:end_date |
November 1, 2018
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| gptkbp:ends_at |
November 1, 2018
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dawn mission
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| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Ion_and_Neutral_Mass_Spectrometer
gptkb:Visible_and_Infrared_Spectrometer gptkb:Gamma_Ray_and_Neutron_Detector Thermal Emission Spectrometer framing camera gamma ray and neutron detector visible and infrared spectrometer Framing Camera Gravity Science gravity science experiment ion and neutral mass spectrometer |
| gptkbp:instrumentation |
gptkb:theorem
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| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Vesta
gptkb:Ceres |
| gptkbp:is_designed_for |
8 years
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| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
over 10 years
the building blocks of the solar system |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
cryovolcanism on Ceres
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| gptkbp:is_equipped_with |
gptkb:theorem
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| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
the asteroid belt
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| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:theorem
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
the composition of asteroids
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| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
gptkb:Vesta
gptkb:Ceres |
| gptkbp:isotopes |
gptkb:theorem
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
September 27, 2007
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| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7925
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Delta_II_7925_H_rocket
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station September 27, 2007 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
enhanced understanding of asteroids and dwarf planets
inspiration for future missions to the outer solar system pioneering ion propulsion technology |
| gptkbp:managed_by |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:advanced_technology gptkb:future_space_missions gptkb:Dawn_spacecraft gptkb:Research_Institute completed planetary science dwarf planets international collaboration in space exploration the solar system's history the feasibility of ion propulsion Ceres Phase Cruise Phase Extended Mission Phase Vesta Phase Ceres for over three years NASA's scientific goals Vesta for over a year ion propulsion technology in deep space multiple scientific milestones the importance of asteroids and dwarf planets the public interest in space exploration |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
11 years
|
| gptkbp:named_after |
the Roman goddess of dawn
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:spacecraft
first spacecraft to orbit two extraterrestrial bodies provided detailed images of Ceres provided detailed images of Vesta provided data on Ceres' surface and atmosphere |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Ceres has a large, dome-like feature called Ahuna Mons
Vesta's composition provides clues to early solar system Ceres has a complex history of water activity Ceres has a complex surface geology Ceres has a diverse surface morphology Ceres has a large crater called Occator Ceres has a subsurface ocean Ceres has a surface covered in water ice Ceres has a thin atmosphere Ceres has a unique surface composition Ceres has bright spots of sodium carbonate Ceres has bright spots that are still unexplained Ceres has organic materials Ceres is classified as a dwarf planet Ceres may have conditions suitable for life Ceres shows signs of cryovolcanism Vesta has a basaltic surface Vesta has a complex history of collisions Vesta has a history of volcanic activity Vesta has a large impact crater called Rheasilvia Vesta is a differentiated body Vesta's equatorial ridge is a significant feature Vesta's surface is heavily cratered Vesta's surface is rich in pyroxene Vesta's surface shows evidence of ancient impacts. Vesta is the second largest asteroid in the asteroid belt Vesta's geology is similar to that of terrestrial planets |
| gptkbp:objective |
study the two largest bodies in the asteroid belt
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| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:orbital_period |
gptkb:theorem
|
| gptkbp:photography |
Ceres' surface features
Vesta's surface features |
| gptkbp:power_output |
ion propulsion system
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| gptkbp:propulsion |
gptkb:theorem
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| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
the formation of planets
spectral data gravity measurements over 30,000 images the geology of Vesta |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
map surface composition
analyze mineralogy analyze the geology measure the mass of Ceres study protoplanets |
| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
1,100 kg
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| gptkbp:status |
lost contact with Earth
mission declared complete |
| gptkbp:surface |
gptkb:Vesta
gptkb:Ceres |
| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:Vesta
gptkb:Ceres |
| gptkbp:transmission |
gptkb:theorem
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