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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Mars_Rover
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gptkbp:challenges
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dust accumulation on solar panels
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gptkbp:collaborations
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international teams
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gptkbp:communication
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via the Mars Pathfinder lander
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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high interest
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired future Mars missions
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gptkbp:data_return
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16,500 images
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gptkbp:data_usage
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1,200 bits per second
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gptkbp:deployment
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July 5, 1997
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gptkbp:design
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based on Sojourner rover
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gptkbp:discovery
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evidence of past water
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gptkbp:distance
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about 100 meters
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gptkbp:first_rover_on_mars
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gptkb:true
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Mars Pathfinder rover
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gptkbp:image_format
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gptkb:JPEG
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gptkbp:landing_distance
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gptkb:Mars
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gptkbp:landing_site
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gptkb:Ares_Vallis
July 4, 1997
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gptkbp:launch_date
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December 4, 1996
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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:Delta_II_7925
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for future rovers.
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gptkbp:max_speed
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0.1 meters per second
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gptkbp:mission
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September 27, 1997
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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90 sols
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gptkbp:mission_type
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robotic exploration
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gptkbp:navigation_system
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autonomous navigation
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gptkbp:objective
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demonstrate the feasibility of low-cost landings on and exploration of the Martian surface
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gptkbp:operational_status
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completed
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:JPL
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gptkbp:power_consumption
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approximately 20 watts
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous peer-reviewed papers
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gptkbp:resolution
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0.8 meters
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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study Martian atmosphere
study Martian climate
study Martian geology
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
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gptkb:National_Weather_Service
gptkb:camera
gptkb:spectrometer
rock analysis tools
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gptkbp:status
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lost contact
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Mars_Rover
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gptkbp:team
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gptkb:Carl_Sagan
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gptkbp:weight
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10.6 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Sojourner
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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