Lunar Orbiter

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:analysis gptkb:scientific_research
image processing
post-mission analysis
gptkbp:collaborator international scientists
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkbp:contribution lunar geology
lunar environment
lunar surface composition
lunar topography
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:data_return high-resolution images
gptkbp:data_transmission radio signals
gptkbp:data_usage 1.5 kbps
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1967
gptkbp:has_artwork 2000+
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lunar Orbiter
gptkbp:image_format gptkb:Color
black and white
gptkbp:launch_date 1966-1967
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas-Agena
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy influenced future lunar missions
gptkbp:mission gptkb:5
gptkb:NASA
gptkb:Lunar_Orbiter_I
gptkb:Lunar_Orbiter_V
gptkbp:mission_duration several months
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:Moon
gptkbp:notable_achievement first images of the far side of the Moon
identification of landing sites for Apollo missions
detection of lunar craters
mapping of lunar highlands
mapping of lunar maria
gptkbp:objective mapping the Moon
gptkbp:operational_period 1966-1967
gptkbp:orbit_type lunar orbit
gptkbp:provides_information_on gptkb:engineers
gptkb:scientists
gptkb:astronomy
gptkbp:resolution 80 meters
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:cosmic_ray_detector
gptkb:camera
gptkb:magnetometer
gptkbp:significance first detailed images of the Moon
gptkbp:status inactive
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
Surveyor program
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3