Lunar Orbiter 16

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Copernicus_Crater
gptkbp:analysis conducted by scientists
gptkbp:archives archived for future research
gptkbp:category organized by features
gptkbp:collaborations with other space agencies
gptkbp:collection during lunar orbit
gptkbp:communication telemetry data to Earth
gptkbp:contribution high-resolution lunar maps
gptkbp:covered_by entire lunar surface
gptkbp:data_privacy conducted by mission team
gptkbp:data_type digital
photographic images
gptkbp:data_usage support Apollo missions
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1977
gptkbp:format black and white
gptkbp:frequency S-band
gptkbp:has_artwork over 2000
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lunar Orbiter 16
gptkbp:image via radio signals
enhanced for clarity
performed by researchers
gptkbp:impact influenced future lunar missions
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Photographer
gptkbp:landing_site not applicable
gptkbp:launch_date 1976-01-07
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas_Centaur
approximately 500 kg
gptkbp:legacy contributed to lunar science
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mission gptkb:software
successful
lunar orbit
polar orbit
1977-01-31
extensive records maintained
important for lunar geology
NASA engineers and scientists
assessed for future missions
mapping phase
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 1 year
part of Lunar Orbiter program
gptkbp:objective mapping the Moon's surface
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 90 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period approximately 2 hours
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:publishes based on mission data
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget
gptkbp:released publicly available
gptkbp:research enhanced understanding of the Moon
gptkbp:resolution high quality
80 meters per pixel
over previous missions
gptkbp:scientific_goals study lunar surface and environment
gptkbp:status mission completed successfully
gptkbp:storage magnetic tape
shared with international scientists
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lunar_Reconnaissance_Orbiter