gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:satellite
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gptkbp:actualMissionDuration
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5111 sols
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs
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gptkb:Opportunity
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gptkbp:communication
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UHF relay via Mars orbiters
Direct-to-Earth X-band
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:distance
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45.16 km
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gptkbp:duration
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90 sols
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gptkbp:endOfMissionReason
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Global dust storm blocked sunlight
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gptkbp:goal
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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
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gptkbp:height
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1.5 m
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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MER-2
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gptkbp:instrument
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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)
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gptkbp:landingDate
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gptkb:Meridiani_Planum
2004-01-25
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gptkbp:lastContact
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2018-06-10
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gptkbp:launchDate
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2003-07-07
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:length
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1.6 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
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gptkbp:mass
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185 kg
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rover_Mission
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gptkbp:notableFinds
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gptkb:Endeavour_Crater_exploration
Clay minerals
Evidence of past water activity on Mars
Hematite spheres ('blueberries')
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
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gptkbp:powerSource
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Solar panels
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gptkbp:status
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Mission Complete
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gptkbp:twinRover
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gptkb:saint
gptkb:MER-1
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gptkbp:website
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https://mars.nasa.gov/mer/
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gptkbp:width
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2.3 m
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Spirit_Rover
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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