Statements (168)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Program
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:European_Space_Agency gptkb:Lockheed_Martin gptkb:University_of_Arizona involved with ESA missions |
| gptkbp:collaborator |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkb:University_of_Arizona gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory |
| gptkbp:community |
gptkb:international_collaboration
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
understanding Martian climate
studied Martian atmosphere supporting future missions assessing Martian surface composition mapping Martian geology studying Martian atmosphere supporting human exploration of Mars identified minerals on Mars assisted in landing sites selection for rovers mapped surface temperature of Mars detecting surface temperature variations analyzing Martian atmosphere |
| gptkbp:control_system |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired future Mars missions
|
| gptkbp:current_status |
operational
|
| gptkbp:data_return |
over 100 terabits
|
| gptkbp:data_type |
thermal infrared data
gamma ray data visible light data |
| gptkbp:data_usage |
128 kbps
up to 128 kilobits per second used by multiple Mars missions |
| gptkbp:discovered_water_ice |
yes
|
| gptkbp:discovery |
Martian surface composition
water ice on Mars radiation environment of Mars ancient river valleys on Mars minerals on Mars |
| gptkbp:entry_into_orbit_date |
October 24, 2001
|
| gptkbp:first_arrival_date |
2001-10-24
October 24, 2001 |
| gptkbp:first_awarded |
November 2001
|
| gptkbp:first_mars_mission |
to map the entire surface of Mars
to use thermal imaging |
| gptkbp:frequency |
UHF
|
| gptkbp:height |
2.1 meters
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mars Odyssey
|
| gptkbp:image |
October 2001
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:significant
provided data for climate models contributed to Mars Sample Return planning enhanced understanding of Martian climate improved understanding of Martian geology contributed to Mars exploration strategy enhanced knowledge of Martian atmosphere contributed to understanding of Martian surface processes helped identify ancient water sources on Mars identified potential resources for future missions improved knowledge of Martian geology provided context for landing sites |
| gptkbp:impact_on_mars_exploration |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:Gamma_Ray_Spectrometer_(GRS)
gptkb:Thermal_Emission_Imaging_System_(THEMIS) gptkb:Martian_Moons_e_Xploration_(MMX) gptkb:Gamma_Ray_Spectrometer Thermal Emission Spectrometer Thermal Emission Imaging System |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Mars
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
April 7, 2001
2001-04-07 |
| gptkbp:launch_mass |
1025 kg
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7925
gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10 |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
pioneering Mars exploration
|
| gptkbp:length |
5.5 meters
|
| gptkbp:mass |
1025 kg
|
| gptkbp:mission |
ongoing
study Martian geology science operations search for water and ice cruise phase launch phase analyze Martian climate |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
over 20 years
initially planned for 3 years |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:Orbital
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
provided data for future Mars missions
discovered large amounts of water ice on Mars mapped the distribution of minerals on Mars first spacecraft to use the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter longest-serving spacecraft at Mars |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
evidence of past water flow
identification of potential landing sites for future missions investigation of Martian surface composition study of Martian impact craters study of Martian moons Phobos and Deimos discovery of ancient river valleys analysis of Martian surface features study of Martian climate history analysis of Martian dust storms detection of seasonal changes on Mars study of Martian seasonal weather patterns analysis of Martian surface changes over time investigation of Martian atmospheric conditions investigation of Martian geological processes investigation of Martian soil composition mapping of Martian highlands and lowlands mapping of Martian polar ice caps mapping of Martian surface features in detail mapping of Martian volcanoes monitoring of radiation levels on Mars presence of hydrogen beneath the surface study of Martian mineralogy study of Martian surface radiation levels investigation of Martian atmospheric escape processes |
| gptkbp:objective |
mapping surface composition
mapping Martian surface |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
over 20 years
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
|
| gptkbp:operational_use |
gptkb:engineers
gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory gptkb:researchers data analysts NASA scientists mission planners |
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
polar orbit
400 km altitude |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
400 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
2 hours
2.5 hours 2 hours 30 minutes 2 hours 15 minutes 2 hours 11 minutes |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Program
|
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
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| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Mars_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
yes mapping the surface of Mars |
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
gptkb:Mars_2020_rover
gptkb:Mars_rovers gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory academic institutions research organizations international space agencies |
| gptkbp:public_interest |
high
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
100 meters per pixel
up to 100 meters per pixel up to 18 meters per pixel |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study Martian climate
identify potential landing sites search for past water |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:Mars_Radiation_Environment_Experiment
gptkb:Gamma_Ray_Spectrometer Thermal Emission Spectrometer Thermal Emission Imaging System |
| gptkbp:storage |
1.5 GB
1.5 gigabits |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Mars_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
|
| gptkbp:weight |
1,000 kg
1,000 kilograms |
| gptkbp:width |
2.4 meters
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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