Statements (87)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University_Applied_Physics_Laboratory gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center |
| gptkbp:collaborator |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley gptkb:University_of_Maryland gptkb:MIT gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University_Applied_Physics_Laboratory gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center |
| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:X-band_radio
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| gptkbp:contribution |
improved understanding of planetary formation
discovered water ice in polar craters studied solar wind interaction with Mercury analyzed surface mineralogy contributed to understanding of planetary geology enhanced knowledge of Mercury's thermal history examined impact craters on Mercury investigated Mercury's atmosphere mapped Mercury's magnetic field provided context for future missions to Mercury provided data on Mercury's core revealed volcanic activity on Mercury |
| gptkbp:data_return |
magnetic field measurements
over 250,000 images extensive surface composition data topographic maps of Mercury insights into Mercury's exosphere |
| gptkbp:data_transmission |
high-rate data transmission
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| gptkbp:discovered_by |
surface composition of Mercury
water ice in polar craters magnetic field of Mercury thin exosphere on Mercury |
| gptkbp:frequency |
X-band
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| gptkbp:has_achievements |
first spacecraft to orbit Mercury
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| gptkbp:height |
1.5 m
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
MESSENGER spacecraft
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| gptkbp:impact |
Mercury's surface
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| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Mercury_Dual_Imaging_System
gptkb:Laser_Altimeter gptkb:Gamma-Ray_Spectrometer gptkb:X-Ray_Spectrometer gptkb:magnetometer |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Mercury
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
August 3, 2004
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| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7925
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:length |
2.5 m
|
| gptkbp:mass |
1,100 kg
1,000 kg |
| gptkbp:mission |
April 30, 2015
|
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
over 6 years
over 4 years |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
planetary exploration
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
confirmed presence of water ice
first spacecraft to orbit Mercury measured Mercury's magnetic field strength provided detailed maps of Mercury's surface revealed Mercury's geological history |
| gptkbp:objective |
study Mercury's geology
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
completed
decommissioned |
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
Mercury's orbit
circular orbit around Mercury |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
March 18, 2011
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| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
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| gptkbp:publications |
over 100 peer-reviewed papers
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| gptkbp:resolution |
up to 250 meters per pixel
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| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study Mercury's magnetic field
understand Mercury's formation map Mercury's surface analyze Mercury's geology investigate Mercury's exosphere |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:Laser_Altimeter
gptkb:X-Ray_Spectrometer gptkb:Energetic_Particle_and_Plasma_Spectrometer gptkb:Mercury_Atmospheric_and_Surface_Composition_Spectrometer gptkb:magnetometer Neutron Spectrometer Fast Imaging Plasma Spectrometer Gamma-Ray and Neutron Spectrometer Visible and Infrared Spectrograph |
| gptkbp:status |
crashed into Mercury's surface
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| gptkbp:width |
1.5 m
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mercury
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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