Statements (185)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:space_mission |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
international scientific community
international space agencies international scientists |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:robotics
Astrobiology Geology Planetary Science Remote Sensing |
| gptkbp:collaborator |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:California_Institute_of_Technology universities research institutions international space agencies Various international partners |
| gptkbp:communication |
UHF radio
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| gptkbp:contribution |
discovered Martian dust storms
provided data on Martian atmosphere identified mineral deposits on Mars increased understanding of Martian geology |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in media
inspired public interest in space exploration promoted STEM education inspired media and literature influenced educational programs inspired media representations increased interest in Mars exploration influenced public perception of Mars sparked public engagement in science |
| gptkbp:data_return |
Atmospheric data
Weather data Chemical composition data soil samples Images of Martian surface atmospheric data Geological samples radiation measurements over 200,000 images millions of images soil composition data Radiation data Mineralogical data Dust analysis geological features data extensive geological data Extensive scientific data various mineral analyses |
| gptkbp:data_transmission |
via radio signals
|
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:discovery |
Martian soil composition
atmospheric data evidence of water radiation levels on Mars minerals indicating past water |
| gptkbp:end_date |
gptkb:2018
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| gptkbp:fifth_rover |
gptkb:Zhurong
|
| gptkbp:first_rover |
gptkb:Spirit
|
| gptkbp:fourth_rover |
gptkb:Perseverance
|
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:future_prospects |
paved the way for future missions
contributed to Mars Sample Return mission planning enhanced understanding of Martian environment informed rover design for Perseverance |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Program
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mars Exploration Rovers
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:include |
gptkb:Opportunity
gptkb:Spirit |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:STEM_education
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
Martian geology
Martian climate Martian surface |
| gptkbp:landing_distance |
airbag landing system
|
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Mars
gptkb:Gale_Crater gptkb:Jezero_Crater gptkb:Utopia_Planitia gptkb:Gusev_Crater gptkb:Meridiani_Planum |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:2003
2003-07-07 2003-06-10 |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II
gptkb:Atlas_V |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:2003
gptkb:NASA July 7, 2003 June 10, 2003 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for future Mars missions
Paved the way for future Mars missions paved the way for future missions |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
several years
|
| gptkbp:mission_type |
planetary exploration
robotic exploration |
| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
conducted atmospheric studies
discovered hematite found evidence of past water analyzed Martian soil captured images of Martian landscape |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Ice
atmospheric conditions seasonal changes minerals impact craters organic molecules radiation levels ancient riverbeds dust storms climate history Evidence of past water Martian moons Martian soil composition water evidence surface features Analysis of Martian rocks Evidence of ancient volcanic activity Discovery of clay minerals Iron-rich hematite deposits Martian atmosphere analysis Martian dust and weather patterns Spherules known as 'blueberries'. Study of Martian meteorology |
| gptkbp:number_of_rovers |
gptkb:3
gptkb:5 2 |
| gptkbp:objective |
search for signs of past life
analyze Martian atmosphere test new technologies search for signs of past water analyze Martian geology analyze Martian climate collect data on Martian geology conduct geological assessments |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:operational_challenges |
extreme temperatures
dust accumulation communication delays |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
2004 to 2018
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
successful |
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
|
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory_(Curiosity)
|
| gptkbp:public_interest |
gptkb:High
high |
| gptkbp:related_vehicle |
gptkb:Curiosity
gptkb:Sojourner gptkb:Perseverance gptkb:Opportunity gptkb:Spirit |
| gptkbp:rover_names |
gptkb:Curiosity
gptkb:Opportunity gptkb:Spirit |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station
gptkb:Mössbauer_Spectrometer gptkb:Miniature_Thermal_Emission_Spectrometer_(Mini-TES) gptkb:Environmental_Protection_Agency gptkb:Rock_Abrasion_Tool gptkb:Rock_Abrasion_Tool_(RAT) gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer gptkb:Panoramic_Camera gptkb:Miniature_Thermal_Emission_Spectrometer gptkb:camera gptkb:Panoramic_Camera_(Pancam) gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer_(APXS) weather stations spectrometers drills environmental sensors Magnet Arrays chemical analyzers Microscopic Imager |
| gptkbp:second_rover |
gptkb:Opportunity
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| gptkbp:success_rate |
high
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:space_mission
|
| gptkbp:third_rover |
gptkb:Curiosity
|
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
gptkb:camera
solar panels spectrometers robotic arms rock abrasion tool |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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