Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity)
GPTKB entity
Statements (122)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Mars_Rover
gptkb:space_mission |
| gptkbp:current_status |
operational
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| gptkbp:data_transmission |
gptkb:Mars_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
gptkb:Mars_Odyssey |
| gptkbp:discovery |
detected organic molecules
mapped Martian terrain organic molecules detected conducted long-term environmental monitoring methane spikes detected potential for past life assessed evidence of ancient water Martian atmosphere studied Martian dust analyzed contributed to understanding of Martian climate change analyzed Martian soil analyzed the composition of Martian rocks measured radiation levels on Mars provided data for astrobiology research provided insights into Mars' geological history studied Martian dust studied the effects of dust storms on Mars seasonal changes observed conducted experiments with Martian samples discovered ancient riverbeds found evidence of water in the past investigated potential habitability of Mars radiation levels measured studied seasonal changes on Mars studied the effects of radiation on Mars Mars' ancient environments reconstructed Martian soil analyzed mapped mineral distribution on Mars Mars' atmospheric composition analyzed Mars' climate history investigated Mars' dust storms observed Mars' geological history investigated Mars' ice deposits studied Mars' mineralogy studied Mars' potential for future exploration evaluated Mars' radiation levels monitored Mars' seasonal weather patterns studied Mars' surface chemistry analyzed Mars' surface erosion analyzed Mars' surface features mapped Mars' surface temperature measured Mars' tectonic activity studied Mars' volcanic activity assessed Martian weather patterns observed atmospheric dust analyzed clay minerals found dust devils observed impact craters studied radiation environment characterized rock samples collected sedimentary rock layers analyzed analyzed methane levels analyzed the potential for past life on Mars collected data for future missions examined rock formations examined the role of water in Martian geology investigated Martian atmosphere investigated the Martian surface composition investigated the presence of perchlorates observed Martian weather patterns provided insights into planetary habitability studied the history of water on Mars analyzed the potential for future human exploration examined the role of climate in shaping Martian landscapes studied the interaction between the atmosphere and surface. |
| gptkbp:distance |
over 25 km
|
| gptkbp:first_awarded |
August 6, 2012
2012-08-06 |
| gptkbp:first_sample_analyzed |
February 2013
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| gptkbp:goal |
to explore the Gale Crater on Mars
|
| gptkbp:height |
2.2 m
3 meters |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity)
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| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:Chemistry_and_Mineralogy_(Che_Min)
gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station_(REMS) gptkb:Dynamic_Albedo_of_Neutrons_(DAN) gptkb:Chem_Cam gptkb:Mars_Hand_Lens_Imager_(MAHLI) gptkb:Sample_Analysis_at_Mars_(SAM) gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer_(APXS) Rover Imaging System (Rover Cam) |
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Gale_Crater
August 6, 2012 2012-08-06 |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
November 26, 2011
2011-11-26 |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Atlas_V_541
|
| gptkbp:length |
3 meters
3.0 m |
| gptkbp:mass |
899 kg
|
| gptkbp:mission |
study Martian climate
study Martian geology assess past habitability search for organic compounds |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
over 10 years
|
| gptkbp:mission_type |
robotic exploration
|
| gptkbp:objective |
search for signs of past life
study Mars' climate and geology investigate Martian surface |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:operational_period |
ongoing
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:power_source |
nuclear
nuclear power |
| gptkbp:rover_type |
car-sized rover
|
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:Chemistry_and_Mineralogy_(Che_Min)
gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station_(REMS) gptkb:Rover_Imaging_System_(RIS) gptkb:Dynamic_Albedo_of_Neutrons_(DAN) gptkb:Chem_Cam gptkb:Mars_Hand_Lens_Imager_(MAHLI) gptkb:Sample_Analysis_at_Mars_(SAM) gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer_(APXS) |
| gptkbp:width |
2.7 m
2.9 meters |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rovers
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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