Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter 2

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:University_of_Arizona
gptkb:JPL
gptkb:NASA_Ames_Research_Center
gptkbp:data_usage supporting Mars exploration missions
up to 500 Mbps
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter 2
gptkbp:image 2006-03-10
gptkbp:instruments gptkb:CRISM
gptkb:Hi_RISE
CTX
MARCI
SHARAD
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Mars
gptkbp:launch_date 2005-08-12
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas_V_401
gptkbp:mass 2,300 kg
gptkbp:mission_duration planned for 5 years
ongoing since 2006
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:Orbital
gptkbp:notable_work evidence of past water
study of Martian weather patterns
study of impact craters
monitoring of dust storms
monitoring of seasonal changes
analysis of Martian regolith
investigation of volcanic activity
study of Martian geology
investigation of Martian moons
mapping of Martian surface features
analysis of Martian atmosphere
investigation of potential habitability
study of Martian surface changes
investigation of Martian climate history
investigation of surface composition
study of Martian surface processes
identification of potential landing sites
detection of minerals
detection of seasonal dark streaks
mapping of Martian canyons
monitoring of ice deposits
study of Martian dust devils
study of Martian polar ice caps
study of ancient lake beds
study of ancient river valleys
gptkbp:objective search for water
study Martian climate
study Martian geology
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbit_type polar orbit
gptkbp:resolution up to 30 cm/pixel
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:total_science_data_returned over 300 terabits
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MRO_mission
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6