Statements (317)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Mars_Rover
|
| gptkbp:acceleration |
30 degrees
20 degrees up to 30 degrees |
| gptkbp:allowed_astronauts_to_travel |
greater distances on the Moon
|
| gptkbp:application |
gptkb:astronomy
environmental monitoring lunar geology planetary science lunar soil analysis lunar topography lunar surface exploration |
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
-20 to 50 degrees Celsius
operates in extreme temperatures -20 to 50 ° C |
| gptkbp:battery_capacity |
36 Ah
|
| gptkbp:battery_type |
nickel-cadmium
|
| gptkbp:brakes |
regenerative braking
mechanical brakes electromagnetic brakes |
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:gold
|
| gptkbp:communication_system |
gptkb:radio_station
solar panels radio communication UHF radio |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Boeing
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
data transmission
environmental monitoring geological surveys sample collection photographic documentation |
| gptkbp:control_system |
gptkb:remote_control
manual controls joystick controls |
| gptkbp:cooling_system |
thermal control system
|
| gptkbp:crew |
2 astronauts
|
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
2 astronauts
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in documentaries
inspired video games featured in films featured in films and documentaries symbol of space exploration inspired future lunar missions inspired future lunar exploration missions |
| gptkbp:decommissioned |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:deployment |
gptkb:astronaut
August 2, 1971 December 11, 1972 |
| gptkbp:depth |
1.5 m
1 meter up to 1 meter |
| gptkbp:design_date |
gptkb:1969
|
| gptkbp:design_feature |
lightweight materials
emergency brakes solar panels foldable independent suspension weatherproofing modular components two seats cable management system low center of gravity instrument panel high traction tires communication antennas cabin heater front and rear steering |
| gptkbp:design_purpose |
gptkb:exploration
gptkb:transportation gptkb:scientific_research |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:NASA
NASA engineers |
| gptkbp:designed_for |
gptkb:Moon
|
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:NASA's_Marshall_Space_Flight_Center
1970s |
| gptkbp:development |
1969-1971
|
| gptkbp:educational_value |
used in STEM education
|
| gptkbp:endurance |
up to 8 hours
|
| gptkbp:engine_type |
gptkb:electric_vehicles
|
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:Lunar_and_Planetary_Institute
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center gptkb:Smithsonian_National_Air_and_Space_Museum |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:navigation_system
gptkb:bridge gptkb:communication_systems gptkb:scientific_instruments solar panels independent suspension four-wheel drive lights two seats electric drive system television camera tool storage stereo cameras four wheels stereo camera stereo camera system cabin for astronauts |
| gptkbp:first_appearance |
gptkb:Apollo_15
|
| gptkbp:first_deployment_date |
August 1, 1971
July 31, 1971 |
| gptkbp:first_drive_date |
August 1, 1971
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1971
gptkb:Apollo_15 Apollo 15 mission |
| gptkbp:first_mission_used |
gptkb:Apollo_15
|
| gptkbp:first_rover_on |
gptkb:Moon
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
up to 1.6 km
|
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
inspired Mars rovers
|
| gptkbp:has_applications_in |
geological surveys
|
| gptkbp:has_color |
gold and white
|
| gptkbp:has_cultural_impact |
featured in films and documentaries
|
| gptkbp:has_function |
conduct experiments
transport equipment transport astronauts explore lunar surface |
| gptkbp:has_historical_significance |
first wheeled vehicle on another celestial body
first vehicle to drive on another celestial body |
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
inspired future space exploration missions
showcased engineering innovation demonstrated remote operation capabilities provided data for lunar geology studies enhanced lunar exploration capabilities contributed to lunar mission success expanded scientific research opportunities increased astronaut mobility |
| gptkbp:has_legacy |
influenced future rovers
influenced future lunar exploration missions paved the way for Mars rovers |
| gptkbp:has_limitations |
battery life
limited range limited battery life sensitive to lunar dust |
| gptkbp:has_style |
modular design
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| gptkbp:has_units |
2
|
| gptkbp:has_weight |
210 kg
|
| gptkbp:height |
1.1 m
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
expanded exploration capabilities
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first wheeled vehicle on another celestial body
demonstrated mobility on the Moon |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lunar Roving Vehicle
|
| gptkbp:image |
August 1, 1971
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
future planetary rovers
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Mars_rovers
robotics research future lunar exploration missions future lunar rovers future lunar exploration vehicles |
| gptkbp:invention |
tested on Earth
|
| gptkbp:is_capable_of |
traveling on the Moon's surface
|
| gptkbp:is_equipped_with |
two seats
|
| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
gptkb:Earth
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
Apollo 16 mission
Apollo 17 mission |
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Hadley-Apennine
|
| gptkbp:last_appearance |
gptkb:Apollo_17
|
| gptkbp:last_mission_used |
gptkb:Apollo_17
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:1970
gptkb:1971 |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Saturn_V
|
| gptkbp:launched_in |
gptkb:1971
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
first wheeled vehicle on another celestial body
influenced future planetary rovers demonstrated remote operation capabilities influenced lunar exploration technology paved the way for Mars rovers |
| gptkbp:length |
3.1 m
10.5 feet long 4.5 feet high 7.5 feet wide 3.1 m x 1.8 m x 1.1 m |
| gptkbp:lighting |
LED lights
front and rear lights |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
minimal maintenance required
minimal maintenance |
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Grumman_Aircraft_Engineering_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:material |
aluminum
|
| gptkbp:max_speed |
13 km/h
13.5 km/h 8.2 km/h |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:exploration
gptkb:Apollo_16 gptkb:Apollo_15 gptkb:Apollo_17 |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
up to 8 hours
up to 3 days |
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
gptkb:navigation_system
inertial navigation stereo cameras visual navigation system |
| gptkbp:notable_exhibitions |
displayed in museums
|
| gptkbp:number_built |
gptkb:3
2 two |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Apollo_astronauts
gptkb:NASA gptkb:astronaut batteries electric batteries two astronauts |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Moon
|
| gptkbp:operational_period |
1971-1972
approximately 8 hours up to 8 hours |
| gptkbp:operational_range |
over 90 km
up to 57 miles |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:Moon
retired lunar surface |
| gptkbp:operational_use |
approximately 8 hours
low gravity |
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
490 kg
150 kg approximately 1,000 pounds approximately 500 kg approximately 490 kg |
| gptkbp:photography |
stereo camera
36 amp-hours |
| gptkbp:power_source |
batteries
solar panels |
| gptkbp:primary_function |
gptkb:transportation
scientific exploration |
| gptkbp:range |
over 90 km
up to 92 km |
| gptkbp:related_vehicle |
wire mesh tires
low-pressure tires |
| gptkbp:remains_on |
lunar surface
|
| gptkbp:resting_place |
gptkb:Moon
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:1972
|
| gptkbp:retirement |
technological advancements
budget constraints end of Apollo program |
| gptkbp:safety_features |
emergency brakes
stability control rollover protection emergency stop button roll bars |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
geological surveys
sample collection geological studies sample return photographic documentation surface exploration |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:camera
spectrometers magnetometers seismometers sample collection tools soil sampler |
| gptkbp:significance |
first wheeled vehicle on another celestial body
|
| gptkbp:specification |
detailed engineering documents
|
| gptkbp:speed |
up to 8.2 miles per hour
up to 8.2 km/h |
| gptkbp:steering |
manual steering
rear wheels front wheels front wheel steering |
| gptkbp:storage |
storage compartments
|
| gptkbp:suspension |
independent suspension
independent suspension system |
| gptkbp:sustainability |
2.5 m²
|
| gptkbp:terrain |
lunar surface
regolith lunar regolith rocky and uneven surfaces |
| gptkbp:tire_material |
wire mesh
|
| gptkbp:tire_size |
gptkb:4
0.9 m four wire mesh wire mesh tires |
| gptkbp:top_speed |
8.2 mph
|
| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:Apollo_16
gptkb:Apollo_17 gptkb:Apollo_astronauts |
| gptkbp:used_for |
gptkb:scientific_experiments
gptkb:photography gptkb:scientific_research experiments geological surveys sample collection scientific exploration transportation of equipment transporting astronauts astronaut mobility |
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:Apollo_16
gptkb:Apollo_15 gptkb:Apollo_17 Apollo 15 mission Apollo 16 mission Apollo 17 mission |
| gptkbp:used_on_missions |
gptkb:Apollo_16
gptkb:Apollo_15 gptkb:Apollo_17 |
| gptkbp:user_manual |
Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle Operations Manual
|
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:Moon
|
| gptkbp:was_deployed_by |
gptkb:Apollo_astronauts
|
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:Apollo_program
|
| gptkbp:weight |
210 kg
low center of gravity evenly distributed approximately 210 kg approximately 460 pounds |
| gptkbp:weight_limit |
200 kg
|
| gptkbp:width |
1.8 m
|
| gptkbp:year_established |
gptkb:1971
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Apollo_14
gptkb:Apollo_16 gptkb:Mars_Rover gptkb:Apollo_program gptkb:The_Apollo_Program gptkb:Apollo_15 gptkb:Apollo_17 |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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