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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:aired_on |
gptkb:Europa
gptkb:Ganymede gptkb:Io gptkb:Callisto |
| gptkbp:contribution |
provided data for future missions
enhanced understanding of gas giants influenced planetary science research provided insights into planetary formation advanced technology for deep space missions analyzed dust particles in Jupiter's rings analyzed radiation environment around Jupiter contributed to understanding of tidal heating enhanced knowledge of solar system dynamics examined auroras on Jupiter inspired subsequent exploration of outer planets investigated Jupiter's moons investigated surface composition of Ganymede mapped Jupiter's atmosphere mapped surface features of Io observed comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impact on Jupiter provided evidence of water on Europa studied Jupiter's magnetosphere studied atmospheric dynamics of Jupiter |
| gptkbp:data_return |
over 14 gigabits
Over 14 gigabits |
| gptkbp:data_usage |
up to 1.5 kbps
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| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:Jupiter's_rings
subsurface ocean on Europa active volcanism on Io magnetic field of Ganymede |
| gptkbp:entry_into_orbit |
December 7, 1995
|
| gptkbp:finale_date |
deliberate deorbit into Jupiter
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
X-band
|
| gptkbp:height |
3.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Significant contributions to planetary science
Enhanced understanding of gas giants Provided insights into the formation of the solar system Helped in the discovery of volcanic activity on Io Influenced future missions to outer planets Paved the way for future exploration of icy moons. Provided data for over 30 scientific papers Contributed to the understanding of planetary rings Revealed complex atmospheric dynamics on Jupiter Studied the interaction of solar wind with Jupiter's magnetosphere |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Galileo spacecraft
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:Jupiter
|
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:Near_Infrared_Mapping_Spectrometer
gptkb:Dust_Detector_System_(DDS) gptkb:Near_Infrared_Mapping_Spectrometer_(NIMS) gptkb:Photopolarimeter-Radiometer_(PPR) gptkb:Plasma_Science_Instrument_(PSP) gptkb:Solid_State_Imaging_(SSI)_camera gptkb:Radio_Science_Subsystem_(RSS) gptkb:magnetometer Magnetometer (MAG) Dust Detector Solid State Imager Plasma Wave Instrument Radio Science Subsystem |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Jupiter
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
October 18, 1989
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| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Atlantis
|
| gptkbp:launch_window |
1986-1989
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:length |
4.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
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| gptkbp:mass |
2,500 kg
3,100 kg |
| gptkbp:mission |
September 21, 2003
|
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
14 years
|
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:Orbital
planetary exploration |
| gptkbp:movement |
gravity assist from Venus and Earth
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first spacecraft to orbit Jupiter
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
Discovered several of Jupiter's moons
First spacecraft to orbit Jupiter Provided detailed images of Jupiter's atmosphere Revealed the presence of water on Europa Studied the magnetosphere of Jupiter Conducted the first direct observation of an asteroid |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
discovered active volcanism on Io
found evidence of subsurface ocean on Europa mapped Jupiter's atmosphere and weather patterns provided data on Jupiter's rings studied Jupiter's magnetic field |
| gptkbp:objective |
study Jupiter and its moons
Investigate the Jovian magnetosphere Study Jupiter and its moons |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
completed
decommissioned |
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:Jupiter
gptkb:Jupiter's_atmosphere |
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
about 2 hours
2 hours 45 minutes |
| gptkbp:power_source |
gptkb:Radioisotope_Thermoelectric_Generator
solar panels Radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
understand Jupiter's magnetosphere
study Jupiter's moons examine the origin and evolution of the Jovian system investigate Jupiter's atmosphere |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:Near_Infrared_Mapping_Spectrometer
gptkb:Magnetometer_boom gptkb:Plasma_wave_antenna gptkb:Sun_Sensor gptkb:Star_Tracker gptkb:magnetometer Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Dust Detector Plasma Detector Solid State Imager Radio Science Subsystem Dust detector sensor Glycol-based thermal control system High Gain Antenna (HGA) Low Gain Antenna (LGA) |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Juno_spacecraft
gptkb:Juno |
| gptkbp:width |
2.5 meters
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jupiter
gptkb:Galileo_Galilei gptkb:space_mission |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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