Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Mars_Science_Laboratory_(Curiosity_Rover)
GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
robotic spacecraft
gptkbp:communication UHF relay via Mars orbiters
X-band direct to Earth
gptkbp:cost 2.5 billion USD
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:duration ongoing
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:Mars_2020_Perseverance_Rover
gptkbp:goal collect data for future human missions
study Mars' climate and geology
investigate Mars' habitability
gptkbp:height 2.2 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover)
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer_(APXS)
gptkb:Chemistry_and_Mineralogy_(CheMin)
gptkb:Dynamic_Albedo_of_Neutrons_(DAN)
gptkb:Radiation_Assessment_Detector_(RAD)
gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station_(REMS)
gptkb:Sample_Analysis_at_Mars_(SAM)
gptkb:Chemistry_and_Camera_complex_(ChemCam)
gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory_Entry_Descent_and_Landing_Instrument_(MEDLI)
gptkbp:landingDate gptkb:Gale_Crater
2012-08-06
gptkbp:launchDate 2011-11-26
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_SLC-41
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:Atlas_V_541
gptkbp:leader gptkb:Ashwin_Vasavada
gptkbp:length 2.9 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:mass 899 kg
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 0.14 km/h
gptkbp:missionType Mars exploration
gptkbp:name Curiosity
gptkbp:notableFinds evidence of ancient water
seasonal methane variations
complex organic molecules
gptkbp:numberOfAxles 6 wheels
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:NASA_Mars_Exploration_Program
gptkbp:photo gptkb:Mars_Descent_Imager_(MARDI)
gptkb:Mars_Hand_Lens_Imager_(MAHLI)
gptkb:Mast_Camera_(Mastcam)
gptkbp:powerSource gptkb:Radioisotope_thermoelectric_generator
gptkbp:precededBy gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rover_Opportunity
gptkbp:projectScientist gptkb:John_Grotzinger
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:website https://mars.nasa.gov/msl/
gptkbp:width 2.7 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5