Mars Pathfinder rover

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:robot
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sojourner
gptkbp:challenges dust accumulation on solar panels
gptkbp:collaborations international teams
gptkbp:communication via the Mars Pathfinder lander
gptkbp:community_engagement high interest
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future Mars missions
gptkbp:data_usage 1,200 bits per second
gptkbp:deployment July 5, 1997
gptkbp:design based on Sojourner rover
gptkbp:discovered_by evidence of past water
gptkbp:distance about 100 meters
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:format gptkb:JPEG
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mars Pathfinder rover
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkb:Photographer
gptkb:satellite
rock analysis tools
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Ares_Vallis
July 4, 1997
gptkbp:launch_date December 4, 1996
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7925
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future rovers.
gptkbp:max_speed 0.1 meters per second
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight gptkb:Mars
gptkbp:mission robotic exploration
September 27, 1997
gptkbp:mission_duration 90 sols
gptkbp:navigation_system autonomous navigation
gptkbp:objective demonstrate the feasibility of low-cost landings on and exploration of the Martian surface
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:JPL
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:power_consumption approximately 20 watts
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:provides_information_on 16,500 images
gptkbp:publishes numerous peer-reviewed papers
gptkbp:resolution 0.8 meters
gptkbp:scientific_goals study Martian atmosphere
study Martian climate
study Martian geology
gptkbp:status lost contact
gptkbp:successor gptkb:robot
gptkbp:team gptkb:Carl_Sagan
gptkbp:weight 10.6 kg