MER-2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:actualMissionDuration 5111 sols
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Opportunity
gptkbp:communication UHF relay via Mars orbiters
Direct-to-Earth X-band
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:distance 45.16 km
gptkbp:duration 90 sols
gptkbp:endOfMissionReason Global dust storm blocked sunlight
gptkbp:goal Calibrate and validate surface observations made by Mars orbiter instruments
Characterize the atmosphere and weather of Mars
Investigate past environmental conditions
Determine what geologic processes have shaped the local terrain
Search for iron-containing minerals
Search for and characterize rocks and soils for clues to past water activity
Determine distribution and composition of minerals, rocks, and soils
Assess whether those environments were conducive to life
gptkbp:height 1.5 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MER-2
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer_(APXS)
gptkb:Descent_Imager
gptkb:Hazard_Avoidance_Cameras_(Hazcams)
gptkb:Navigation_Cameras_(Navcams)
gptkb:Mössbauer_Spectrometer
gptkb:Magnet_Arrays
gptkb:Microscopic_Imager
gptkb:Miniature_Thermal_Emission_Spectrometer_(Mini-TES)
gptkb:Panoramic_Camera_(Pancam)
gptkb:Rock_Abrasion_Tool_(RAT)
gptkbp:landingDate gptkb:Meridiani_Planum
2004-01-25
gptkbp:lastContact 2018-06-10
gptkbp:launchDate 2003-07-07
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:length 1.6 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:mass 185 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rover_Mission
gptkbp:notableFinds gptkb:Endeavour_Crater_exploration
Clay minerals
Evidence of past water activity on Mars
Hematite spheres ('blueberries')
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:powerSource Solar panels
gptkbp:status Mission Complete
gptkbp:twinRover gptkb:saint
gptkb:MER-1
gptkbp:website https://mars.nasa.gov/mer/
gptkbp:width 2.3 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spirit_Rover
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6