GRAIL-A

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:analysis gravity field models
gptkbp:application future lunar missions
gptkbp:collaborations international space agencies
global research community
NASA and JPL
gptkbp:collection high-resolution gravity maps
gptkbp:communication gptkb:X-band_radio
radio waves
gptkbp:community planetary scientists
gptkbp:community_involvement public engagement activities
gptkbp:contribution advancements in planetary science
gptkbp:data_type digital
gptkbp:data_usage gptkb:Research_Institute
educational purposes
gptkbp:elevation 55 km
gptkbp:historical_context gravity anomalies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GRAIL-A
gptkbp:impact gptkb:software
enhanced lunar models
gptkbp:innovation new measurement techniques
gptkbp:instrument gravity science payload
gptkbp:is_considered cross-referencing
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2011
2011-09-10
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy lunar science advancements
gptkbp:mission gptkb:2012
gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
gptkb:NASA's_Science_Mission_Directorate
technical reports
success metrics
technical difficulties
2012-01-30
new insights into lunar history
gravity mapping
lunar gravitational studies
first detailed gravity map of the Moon
lunar crust composition insights
understand Moon's internal structure
gptkbp:mission_duration 2011-2012
approximately 3 months
gptkbp:objective map the Moon's gravitational field
gptkbp:operational_status decommissioned
gptkbp:orbital_period 2 hours 30 minutes
tandem formation
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:GRAIL_mission
gptkbp:partnerships academic institutions
industry collaborations
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:products high fidelity
gptkbp:propulsion modular architecture
twin spacecraft
gptkbp:provides_information_on open access policy
multi-satellite datasets
gptkbp:publishes peer-reviewed articles
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:released public access
gptkbp:resolution high precision
gptkbp:scientific_goals lunar crust analysis
gptkbp:seating_capacity 300 kg
gptkbp:significance improved understanding of lunar geology
gptkbp:sister_channel gptkb:GRAIL-B
gptkbp:team gptkb:Maria_Zuber
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GRAIL_mission
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7