Mars Exploration Rover program
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:software
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA_Spirit_rover
gptkb:NASA's_Spirit_rover |
| gptkbp:challenges |
budget constraints
technical failures harsh Martian environment |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology international space agencies |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
high
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mars Exploration Rover program
|
| gptkbp:impact |
inspired future missions
enhanced public engagement in space science increased knowledge of Mars |
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Gusev_Crater
gptkb:Meridiani_Planum |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:2003
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
provided data for future Mars missions
demonstrated feasibility of long-term robotic missions paved the way for Mars 2020 mission |
| gptkbp:mission |
robotic exploration
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
insights into Martian weather patterns
evidence of past water activity discovery of hematite development of new technologies for space exploration contribution to planetary science collaboration with universities and research institutions analysis of Martian soil composition increased interest in Mars exploration mapping of Martian surface features detection of Martian dust storms study of Martian rocks and minerals |
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
over 200,000 images
various soil and rock samples |
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
NASA budget
|
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study Martian geology
search for evidence of past water prepare for future human exploration assess Martian climate |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory
|
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:Opportunity |
| gptkbp:technology |
gptkb:aircraft
autonomous navigation advanced scientific instruments |