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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:spacecraft
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gptkbp:analysis
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conducted by scientists worldwide
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gptkbp:collaboration
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international space agencies
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gptkbp:collaborations
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with universities
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gptkbp:collection
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radar mapping
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gptkbp:communication_system
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high-gain antenna
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gptkbp:community
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gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
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gptkbp:contribution
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discovered volcanic activity on Venus
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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passive thermal control system
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gptkbp:data_return
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images of Venus
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gptkbp:data_type
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radar images
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gptkbp:data_usage
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8 kbps
for planetary science research
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gptkbp:encounter_distance
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1,000 km from Venus
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gptkbp:frequency
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S-band
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gptkbp:funding
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NASA budget
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gptkbp:height
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1.5 meters
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gptkbp:historical_interpretation
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by planetary scientists
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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pioneered Venus exploration
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Mariner 20
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gptkbp:impact
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influenced future Venus missions
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gptkbp:is_a_destination_for
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gptkb:Venus
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gptkbp:launch_date
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1973-02-08
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Atlas-Centaur
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gptkbp:launch_window
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gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:legacy
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improved understanding of Venusian atmosphere
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gptkbp:length
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2.4 meters
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gptkbp:meets
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1974-02-05
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gptkbp:mission
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successful
NASA archives
flyby
1974-10-29
post-mission analysis.
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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approximately 1 year
planned for 3 years
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gptkbp:mission_type
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planetary exploration
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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first detailed images of Venus
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gptkbp:objective
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map surface of Venus
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gptkbp:operational_period
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1973-1974
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gptkbp:operational_status
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completed
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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gptkb:N/_A
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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approximately 500 kg
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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gptkb:Pioneer_Venus
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gptkbp:project
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gptkb:Charles_Elachi
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gptkbp:publication
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gptkb:academic_journals
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gptkbp:publications
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peer-reviewed articles
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gptkbp:research
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remote sensing
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gptkbp:research_focus
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geology of Venus
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gptkbp:research_output
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enhanced models of Venus' climate
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gptkbp:resolution
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1 km
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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study surface and atmosphere of Venus
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
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gptkb:magnetometer
TV camera
microwave radiometer
ultraviolet spectrometer
infrared radiometer
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gptkbp:spacecraft
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modular architecture
flyby spacecraft
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gptkbp:storage
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magnetic tape
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Mariner_22
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gptkbp:transmission
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received on October 29, 1974
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gptkbp:weight
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approximately 500 kg
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gptkbp:width
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1.5 meters
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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