Explorer LXXII

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:collection photometric data
atmospheric data
magnetic field data
radiation data
gptkbp:contribution discovery of new moons
insights into solar system formation
detailed mapping of Jupiter's magnetic field
enhanced understanding of Jupiter
gptkbp:data_transmission radio signals
gptkbp:frequency 8.4 GHz
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Explorer LXXII
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Jupiter
gptkbp:launch_date 1973-01-01
gptkbp:launch_mass approximately 500 kg
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkbp:launch_vehicle Delta D rocket
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future missions
gptkbp:mission 1975-01-01
successful
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 2 years
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:space_exploration
gptkbp:notable_mission gptkb:Pioneer_11
gptkb:Juno
gptkb:Galileo
gptkb:Voyager_1
gptkb:Voyager_2
gptkbp:objective study of Jupiter's atmosphere
study of Jupiter's magnetic field
study of Jupiter's moons
study of Jupiter's radiation belts
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbital_period approximately 11 years
gptkbp:power_source radioisotope thermoelectric generator
gptkbp:provides_information_on gptkb:scientific_community
NASA archives
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:cosmic_ray_detector
gptkb:magnetometer
photopolarimeter
plasma wave instrument
gptkbp:status inactive
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Pioneer_10
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Explorer_I
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7