Statements (460)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:space_mission |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:JAXA
gptkb:ISRO gptkb:international_collaboration gptkb:Roscosmos gptkb:NASA international scientific community international scientists |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:Imperial_College_London
gptkb:JAXA gptkb:Max_Planck_Institute gptkb:ISRO gptkb:DLR gptkb:CNES gptkb:University_of_Arizona gptkb:University_of_Bologna gptkb:NASA international research teams collaborates with universities collaborates with NASA collaborates with other space agencies |
| gptkbp:collaborator |
gptkb:Danish_Agency_for_Science_and_Higher_Education
gptkb:University_of_Sevilla gptkb:University_of_Barcelona gptkb:University_of_Leicester gptkb:University_of_Madrid gptkb:University_of_Santiago_de_Compostela gptkb:Austrian_Space_Agency gptkb:University_of_Groningen gptkb:Russian_Space_Agency gptkb:Imperial_College_London gptkb:University_of_Tübingen gptkb:UK_Space_Agency gptkb:University_of_Stuttgart gptkb:University_of_Lisbon gptkb:University_of_Pisa gptkb:ISRO gptkb:University_of_Aarhus gptkb:Estonian_Space_Office gptkb:Bulgarian_Space_Agency gptkb:Czech_Space_Office gptkb:Hungarian_Space_Office gptkb:Latvian_Space_Agency gptkb:Polish_Space_Agency gptkb:Romanian_Space_Agency gptkb:Swiss_Space_Office gptkb:DLR gptkb:CNES gptkb:University_of_Amsterdam gptkb:University_of_California gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh gptkb:University_of_Granada gptkb:University_of_Manchester gptkb:University_of_Oxford gptkb:University_of_Zurich gptkb:University_of_Arizona gptkb:University_of_Helsinki gptkb:University_of_Paris gptkb:University_of_Salamanca gptkb:University_of_Vienna gptkb:University_of_Bern gptkb:University_of_Bologna gptkb:University_of_Oslo gptkb:University_of_Colorado gptkb:University_of_Zaragoza gptkb:University_of_Antwerp gptkb:University_of_Stockholm gptkb:University_of_Las_Palmas gptkb:University_of_Copenhagen gptkb:University_of_Murcia gptkb:University_of_Valencia gptkb:University_of_Ghent gptkb:Belgian_Science_Policy_Office gptkb:University_of_Leuven gptkb:Finnish_Meteorological_Institute gptkb:Lithuanian_Space_Office gptkb:Slovak_Space_Office gptkb:NASA gptkb:University_of_La_Laguna gptkb:Norwegian_Space_Agency gptkb:Swedish_National_Space_Agency gptkb:University_of_Porto gptkb:ASI |
| gptkbp:collection |
continues to collect scientific data
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| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:NASA's_Deep_Space_Network
gptkb:X-band_radio X-band |
| gptkbp:community |
international scientists
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
engages with public through outreach programs
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| gptkbp:contributes_to |
Mars climate research
Mars atmospheric studies Mars exploration knowledge Mars mineralogy research Mars surface mapping |
| gptkbp:control_system |
gptkb:European_Space_Operations_Centre
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired art and media
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| gptkbp:current_status |
operational
|
| gptkbp:data_return |
high-resolution images
topographic maps atmospheric data spectral data topographic data over 100,000 images over 100 terabits mineralogical data subsurface data subsurface radar data |
| gptkbp:data_transmission |
gptkb:Mars_rovers
X-band to Earth transmits data back to Earth |
| gptkbp:data_type |
images
scientific data spectra temperature data atmospheric data chemical composition data spectral data magnetic field data topographic data radar data dust data plasma data pressure data mineralogical data radiation data |
| gptkbp:data_usage |
gptkb:public_outreach
gptkb:scientific_research educational purposes up to 1 Mbps data used by researchers worldwide |
| gptkbp:discovery |
Martian geology
climate history atmospheric composition Martian moons water ice on Mars Martian surface features water ice presence methane in the Martian atmosphere Martian moons Phobos and Deimos atmospheric composition of Mars water ice presence on Mars |
| gptkbp:educational_value |
used in educational materials
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| gptkbp:first_awarded |
2004-01-04
|
| gptkbp:first_mars_mission |
by the European Space Agency
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| gptkbp:frequency |
X-band
|
| gptkbp:fuel_type |
hydrazine
|
| gptkbp:future_plans |
continued data collection
continue data collection collaboration with other missions support future Mars missions enhance understanding of Mars extended mission duration planned extended mission until 2026 collaborate with other Mars missions |
| gptkbp:has_achievements |
discovered water ice on Mars
analyzed Martian atmosphere composition mapped Martian surface in high resolution provided evidence of past water flow on Mars studied Martian moons Phobos and Deimos Discovered water ice on Mars Mapped the entire Martian surface |
| gptkbp:has_collaborated_with |
gptkb:Russian_Space_Agency
gptkb:ISRO gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:height |
1.5 m
3.5 m 1.2 m |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mars Express
|
| gptkbp:image |
2004-01-04
2004-01-02 |
| gptkbp:impact |
enhanced understanding of Mars
insight into planetary formation significant impact on planetary science contribution to future Mars missions support for astrobiology research |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Visible_and_Infrared_Mineralogical_Mapping_Spectrometer
gptkb:OMEGA gptkb:High-Resolution_Stereo_Camera gptkb:Mars_Express_Analyser_of_Space_Environment gptkb:Planetary_Fourier_Spectrometer Thermal Emission Imaging System Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionospheric Sounding HRSC |
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:SPICAM
gptkb:ASPERA-3 gptkb:Visible_and_Infrared_Mineralogical_Mapping_Spectrometer gptkb:OMEGA gptkb:High-Resolution_Stereo_Camera gptkb:Planetary_Fourier_Spectrometer gptkb:Dust_Counter_and_Mass_Analyzer gptkb:MARSIS gptkb:Mars_Express_Analyser_of_Space_Plasmas_and_Energetic_Atoms gptkb:PFS_(Planetary_Fourier_Spectrometer) gptkb:magnetometer PFS Thermal Emission Imaging System Narrow Angle Camera Dust Counter MAG (Magnetometer) ASPERA-3 (Analyzer of Space Plasmas and Energetic Atoms) Mars Express Radio Science Experiment OMEGA (Observatoire pour la Minéralogie, l' Eau, les Glaces et l' Activité) Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionospheric Sounding HRSC MARSIS (Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionospheric Sounding) ASPERA-3 (Analyser of Space Plasmas and Energetic Atoms) |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Mars
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| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
Martian geology
Martian climate Martian moons |
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
2003-06-02
|
| gptkbp:launch_mass |
1,200 kg
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| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Soyuz-FG
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:2003
gptkb:European_Space_Agency June 2, 2003 2003-06-02 |
| gptkbp:length |
1.5 m
|
| gptkbp:mass |
1,200 kg
1300 kg |
| gptkbp:mission |
operational
2022-12-31 TBD 2022-12-01 not yet determined |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
over 20 years
over 18 years initially planned for 2 years ongoing since 2003 At least 15 years |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:Orbital
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
discovery of water ice on Mars
investigation of Martian polar caps study of Martian moons Phobos and Deimos study of Martian climate history analysis of Martian dust storms detection of methane in Martian atmosphere mapping of Martian surface minerals |
| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
gptkb:first_European_mission_to_Mars
discovery of water ice collaboration with NASA development of new technologies for space exploration study of Martian dust storms detection of ancient river valleys discovery of methane in the atmosphere collaboration with other space agencies study of Martian climate enhanced knowledge of Martian geology studied Martian dust storms provided data for future Mars missions analysis of polar ice caps contribution to understanding of Mars' history discovered water ice on Mars improved models of Martian climate increased public interest in Mars exploration influence on planetary science research. investigation of Martian weather patterns mapping of Martian surface features support for future Mars missions analysis of Martian dust storms analysis of Martian polar caps detailed mapping of Mars surface detection of methane in atmosphere analyzed Martian geology investigation of Martian climate history detected methane in the Martian atmosphere investigated Martian moons Phobos and Deimos investigated Martian polar caps mapped Martian surface in high resolution mapped mineral distribution on Mars provided evidence of past water flow on Mars studied Martian atmosphere and climate contribution to understanding of Martian water history detailed study of Martian polar caps discovery of methane in the Martian atmosphere longest-running mission at Mars by ESA mapping of Martian surface mineralogy study of Martian moons' surface composition |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Martian geology
atmospheric composition detection of methane discovery of water ice evidence of past water flow investigation of Martian radiation environment mapping of Martian surface geology study of Martian dust composition study of Martian dust storms study of Martian impact craters study of Martian moons Phobos and Deimos study of Martian seasonal changes study of Martian tectonics surface mineralogy detection of methane spikes detection of methane in the atmosphere study of polar ice caps mapping of mineral deposits evidence of water ice discovery of methane in the atmosphere analysis of Martian surface features investigation of Martian surface processes study of Martian climate study of Martian climate history study of Martian geology study of Martian ice deposits detection of polar ice caps evidence of past water flows investigation of Martian moons mapping of Martian geology study of Martian atmospheric dynamics study of Martian atmospheric pressure mapping of Martian surface features exploration of Martian geology analysis of Martian atmosphere evidence of ancient river valleys study of Martian magnetic field investigation of Martian atmospheric composition investigation of Martian surface chemistry study of Martian surface albedo study of Martian surface mineralogy study of Martian surface temperature mapping of Martian polar ice caps mapping of polar ice caps study of Martian dust devils monitoring of Martian weather patterns investigation of Martian surface erosion investigation of Martian surface temperature variations investigation of Martian surface and subsurface interactions investigation of Martian surface and climate interactions analysis of Martian weather patterns identification of ancient river valleys investigation of Martian atmospheric escape investigation of Martian cryovolcanism investigation of Martian dust storms investigation of Martian habitability investigation of Martian seasonal frost investigation of Martian surface hydration investigation of Martian surface stratigraphy investigation of Martian surface weathering investigation of Martian volcanism study of Martian surface and atmosphere interactions study of Martian atmospheric circulation study of Martian surface and geological history study of Martian surface features evolution study of Martian surface morphology study of Martian surface water history investigation of Martian surface and atmospheric changes analysis of Martian surface composition |
| gptkbp:objective |
investigate Martian geology
search for signs of life map Martian surface study Martian atmosphere study Martian climate Study the Martian atmosphere search for water and ice investigate water on Mars analyze Martian geology study Mars atmosphere investigate water presence on Mars Map the surface of Mars Search for water and ice on Mars |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
Martian orbit
Mars orbit |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:true
active ongoing still active as of 2023 |
| gptkbp:operational_use |
ESA Mission Operations Centre
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
|
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
elliptical
elliptical orbit polar orbit Martian orbit |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
300 km
300 kilometers |
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
86.2 degrees
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
6.7 hours
about 6.7 hours around 6.7 hours |
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
gptkb:SPICAM
gptkb:ASPERA-3 gptkb:OMEGA gptkb:MARSIS SIS PFS DCS HRSC |
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
|
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Exo_Mars_Trace_Gas_Orbiter
gptkb:Exo_Mars yes |
| gptkbp:provided |
insights into Martian weather patterns
data for future missions data on Martian radiation levels data on Martian dust storms data on Martian atmospheric pressure data on Martian seasonal changes data on Martian surface albedo information on Martian surface temperature variations data on Martian atmosphere layers data on Martian auroras data on Martian ice caps data on Martian impact craters data on Martian weather systems high-resolution images of Mars surface information on Martian atmospheric escape information on Martian polar caps information on Martian surface composition information on Martian surface features information on Martian tectonics insights into Martian dust composition insights into Martian habitability insights into Martian magnetic field insights into Martian surface erosion insights into Martian volcanic activity |
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
publicly available
Martian mineralogy Martian surface composition Martian climate |
| gptkbp:publications |
numerous scientific papers published
|
| gptkbp:released |
publicly available
|
| gptkbp:research |
2004-01-15
over 100 terabits |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
search for water ice
investigate Martian geology search for signs of life map Martian surface study Martian atmosphere study Martian climate understand Martian climate analyze Martian geology analyze Martian surface composition investigate Martian dust storms monitor Martian weather patterns study Martian moons analyze Martian surface radiation levels assess potential for past life examine Martian moons' characteristics explore Martian polar regions investigate Martian magnetic field map mineral distribution on Mars study Martian atmosphere dynamics study Martian ionosphere study Martian surface changes over time investigate Martian moons map surface of Mars |
| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:first_European_mission_to_Mars
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| gptkbp:status |
active
operational |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Exo_Mars_Trace_Gas_Orbiter
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| gptkbp:team |
Francois Forget
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| gptkbp:website |
https://www.esa.int/ Science_ Exploration/ Space_ Science/ Mars_ Express
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| gptkbp:weight |
1,200 kg
|
| gptkbp:width |
2.4 m
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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