Mars Rover Sojourner

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:robot
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sojourner
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Wheeled
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:Martian_soil
gptkbp:challenges Dust accumulation on solar panels
Communication delays with Earth
Limited power supply
gptkbp:communication UHF radio
February 1998
gptkbp:community_engagement gptkb:High
gptkbp:contribution Provided data on Martian geology
Provided data on Martian atmosphere
Demonstrated rover mobility on Mars
gptkbp:controls Remote control from Earth
gptkbp:cultural_impact Increased interest in Mars exploration
gptkbp:data_usage 1.2 kbps
gptkbp:design gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
30 sols
gptkbp:distance about 100 meters
gptkbp:electrification 0.5 k Wh
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:first_awarded July 5, 1997
gptkbp:first_race Images from Mars
gptkbp:format gptkb:JPEG
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mars Rover Sojourner
gptkbp:inspiration Future Mars missions
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station
gptkb:Alpha_Proton_X-ray_Spectrometer
gptkb:Imager_for_Mars_Pathfinder
gptkbp:is_explored_in Rocky and sandy terrain
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Ares_Vallis
July 4, 1997
gptkbp:launch_date December 4, 1996
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7925
gptkbp:legacy Paved the way for future rovers
gptkbp:max_speed 0.012 m/s
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Exploration
Published in 1998
gptkbp:mission_duration 83 sols
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Sojourner
gptkbp:objective Conduct scientific experiments
Demonstrate technology for future missions
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
1997-1998
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:power_output Solar panels
gptkbp:research about 550 images
various soil and rock analyses
gptkbp:resolution 256 x 256 pixels
gptkbp:scientific_goals Analyze Martian soil
Analyze Martian rocks
Test mobility on Martian terrain
gptkbp:status transmitted data until September 1997
gptkbp:successor gptkb:robot
gptkbp:tire_supplier gptkb:6
gptkbp:weight 20 kg
11.5 kg