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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:spacecraft
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gptkbp:analysis
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conducted by scientists
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gptkbp:archives
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archived for future research
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gptkbp:categories
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organized by features
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gptkbp:collaborations
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with other space agencies
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gptkbp:collection
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during lunar orbit
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gptkbp:contribution
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high-resolution lunar maps
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gptkbp:coverage
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entire lunar surface
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gptkbp:data_transmission
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telemetry data to Earth
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gptkbp:data_type
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digital
photographic images
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gptkbp:data_usage
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support Apollo missions
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gptkbp:data_verification
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conducted by mission team
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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gptkb:1977
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gptkbp:frequency
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S-band
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gptkbp:funding
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NASA budget
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gptkbp:has_artwork
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over 2000
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gptkbp:historical_legacy
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contributed to lunar science
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Lunar Orbiter 16
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gptkbp:image_format
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black and white
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gptkbp:image_processing
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via radio signals
enhanced for clarity
performed by researchers
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gptkbp:image_resolution_improvement
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over previous missions
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gptkbp:impact
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influenced future lunar missions
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gptkbp:landing_site
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not applicable
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gptkbp:launch_date
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1976-01-07
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gptkbp:launch_mass
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approximately 500 kg
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Atlas_Centaur
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:mission
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successful
1977-01-31
extensive records maintained
NASA engineers and scientists
assessed for future missions
mapping phase
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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approximately 1 year
part of Lunar Orbiter program
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gptkbp:mission_type
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gptkb:Moon
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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important for lunar geology
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gptkbp:objective
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mapping the Moon's surface
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gptkbp:operational_status
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completed
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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lunar orbit
polar orbit
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gptkbp:orbital_inclination
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90 degrees
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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approximately 2 hours
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:publications
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based on mission data
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gptkbp:released
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publicly available
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gptkbp:research_output
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enhanced understanding of the Moon
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gptkbp:resolution
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high quality
80 meters per pixel
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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study lunar surface and environment
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
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gptkb:camera
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gptkbp:status
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mission completed successfully
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gptkbp:storage
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magnetic tape
shared with international scientists
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Copernicus_Crater
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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