Huygens probe

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:planet
gptkb:Cassini-Huygens_mission
gptkb:Cassini_spacecraft
gptkbp:analysis conducted by multiple research institutions
gptkbp:atmosphere 1.5 times that of Earth
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
international space agencies
international team of scientists
gptkbp:collection during descent and after landing
gptkbp:communication gptkb:Cassini_orbiter
gptkb:Cassini_spacecraft
to Earth after landing
gptkbp:community widely recognized and celebrated
gptkbp:community_engagement featured in documentaries and educational programs
gptkbp:contribution understanding of Titan's climate
insight into Saturn's system
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired science fiction and public interest
gptkbp:data_type temperature measurements
chemical analysis
multispectral images
pressure measurements
seismic data
atmospheric data
spectral data
surface data
wind measurements
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:NASA_and_ESA
European Space Agency and NASA
gptkbp:dimensions 2.7 meters in height
gptkbp:discovered_by liquid methane lakes
organic compounds on Titan
gptkbp:elevation gptkb:Cassini_spacecraft
gptkbp:emergency_services on a moon of Saturn
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Huygens probe
gptkbp:image Titan's surface
gptkbp:impact about 6.1 m/s
approximately 6 km/h
enhanced understanding of Titan's environment
gptkbp:influenced planetary science research
gptkbp:inspired future exploration of Titan
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gas chromatograph
descent imager
surface science package
aerosol collector and pyrolyzer
descent imager/spectral radiometer
for atmospheric studies
gas chromatograph mass spectrometer
gptkbp:is_influenced_by significant due to Titan's similarities to early Earth
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Shangri-La
January 14, 2005
a moon of Saturn
10.5° S 75.0° W
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Titan_IVB_rocket
gptkbp:launched gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:2005
gptkb:ESA
December 19, 1997
October 5, 1997
December 19, 2004
gptkbp:legacy influenced future missions to icy moons
paved the way for future Titan exploration
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight gptkb:planet
gptkbp:mission gptkb:planet
Titan's atmosphere
ongoing research and publications
around Saturn
after successful data transmission
gptkbp:mission_duration about 2.5 hours
over 7 years
gptkbp:module about 2.5 hours
gptkbp:notable_achievement first landing on a moon in the outer solar system
gptkbp:notable_work discovery of liquid methane lakes
gptkbp:objective study Titan's atmosphere
study surface of Titan
study Titan's atmosphere and surface
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Cassini_spacecraft
about 3 weeks
1997 to 2005
gptkbp:operational_status completed
successfully completed mission
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Cassini_mission
gptkb:Cassini-Huygens_mission
gptkbp:provides data about Titan's atmosphere
gptkbp:provides_information_on Titan's atmosphere
atmospheric composition of Titan
gptkbp:publishes numerous peer-reviewed articles
gptkbp:received images of Titan's surface
gptkbp:released gptkb:Cassini_spacecraft
gptkbp:scientific_goals understand Titan's climate and geology
gptkbp:serving_temperature -180 degrees Celsius
gptkbp:significance study of prebiotic chemistry
provided insights into prebiotic chemistry
gptkbp:status data analyzed by scientists
data analyzed and archived
gptkbp:storage onboard solid-state recorder
gptkbp:successor gptkb:none
gptkb:Cassini_spacecraft
gptkbp:surface hydrocarbon lakes
water ice and organic materials
dunes and possible cryovolcanoes
gptkbp:transmission data sent to Earth
sent before battery depletion
gptkbp:weight about 320 kg