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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Mars_Rover
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gptkbp:chassis
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Wheeled
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gptkbp:communication
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UHF radio
February 1998
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gptkbp:contribution
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Provided data on Martian geology
Provided data on Martian atmosphere
Demonstrated rover mobility on Mars
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gptkbp:control_system
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Remote control from Earth
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Increased interest in Mars exploration
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gptkbp:data_usage
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1.2 kbps
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
30 sols
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gptkbp:distance
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about 100 meters
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gptkbp:electrification
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0.5 k Wh
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gptkbp:final_mission_report
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Published in 1998
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gptkbp:first_awarded
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July 5, 1997
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gptkbp:first_rover_on_mars
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gptkb:true
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gptkbp:first_rover_to_analyze
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gptkb:Martian_soil
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gptkbp:first_rover_to_send_back
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Images from Mars
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Mars Rover Sojourner
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gptkbp:image_format
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gptkb:JPEG
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Future Mars missions
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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_vehicle
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gptkb:Delta_II_7925
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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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0.012 m/s
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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83 sols
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gptkbp:mission_type
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gptkb:Exploration
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Sojourner
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gptkbp:objective
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Conduct scientific experiments
Demonstrate technology for future missions
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:operational_challenges
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Dust accumulation on solar panels
Communication delays with Earth
Limited power supply
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gptkbp:operational_period
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1997-1998
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gptkbp:operational_status
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completed
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
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gptkbp:power_source
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Solar panels
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gptkbp:public_interest
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gptkb:High
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gptkbp:research
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about 550 images
various soil and rock analyses
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gptkbp:resolution
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256 x 256 pixels
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gptkbp:scientific_goals
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Analyze Martian soil
Analyze Martian rocks
Test mobility on Martian terrain
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gptkbp:scientific_instruments
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gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station
gptkb:Alpha_Proton_X-ray_Spectrometer
gptkb:Imager_for_Mars_Pathfinder
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gptkbp:status
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transmitted data until September 1997
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Mars_Rover
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gptkbp:terrain_type_explored
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Rocky and sandy terrain
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gptkbp:tire_size
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gptkb:6
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gptkbp:weight
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11.5 kg
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gptkbp:weight_limit
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20 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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