GRAIL-B

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:analysis conducted by various universities
produced detailed maps of lunar gravity
gptkbp:collaborations involvement of international scientists
NASA and JPL
gptkbp:collection dual satellite formation
gptkbp:communication high-gain antenna
via X-band
gptkbp:community widely recognized
gptkbp:community_involvement engaged public interest
gptkbp:contribution improved lunar gravity models
gptkbp:data_type gravitational data
gptkbp:data_usage used in lunar research
gptkbp:elevation approximately 55 km above the lunar surface
gptkbp:historical_context collaborative effort
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GRAIL-B
gptkbp:impact significant contributions to planetary science
set precedent for future lunar missions
gptkbp:instrument KBR (K-Band Ranging)
Lunar Gravity Ranging System
gptkbp:launch_date 2011-09-10
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10
approximately 300 kg
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy enhanced understanding of lunar geology
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
gptkb:battle
2012-01-01
successful completion of objectives
science phase
technical and environmental
post-mission analysis conducted
gravity mapping
understand the Moon's internal structure
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 3 months
gptkbp:objective measure the Moon's gravitational field
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:operational_status decommissioned
gptkbp:orbital_period 2 hours 15 minutes
tandem orbit with GRAIL-A
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:GRAIL_mission
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:products high precision
gptkbp:publishes numerous peer-reviewed articles
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:released publicly available
gptkbp:scientific_goals map lunar gravity variations
gptkbp:sister_channel gptkb:GRAIL-A
gptkbp:storage NASA archives
gptkbp:team scientists and engineers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GRAIL_mission
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7