Mars Science Laboratory Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific instrument
gptkbp:analyzes Martian_atmosphere
gptkbp:collaboratesWith other scientific instruments
gptkbp:contributedTo Mars_exploration
gptkbp:designedFor analyzing_Martian_soil_and_rock
gptkbp:developedBy NASA
gptkbp:enhances Mars_surface_composition
gptkbp:firstHeld Curiosity mission
gptkbp:hasCapacity detect elements like iron and magnesium
gptkbp:hasCapital detecting trace elements
gptkbp:hasClient discoveries_of_Martian_minerals
gptkbp:hasCollaboratedWith international space agencies
gptkbp:hasFacility high spatial resolution
gptkbp:hasGoals multiple scientific studies
gptkbp:hasWeight approximately 2.5 kg
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mars Science Laboratory Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer
gptkbp:isDesignedFor in-situ analysis
operate autonomously
support astrobiology research
long-term operation
gptkbp:isDiscussedIn Martian_conditions
gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy scientific community
scientific accuracy
gptkbp:isFacilitatedBy Curiosity rover's onboard computer
gptkbp:isFundedBy NASA's_budget
gptkbp:isIntegratedWith Curiosity rover's systems
Curiosity's_analytical_suite
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn advanced sensors
high precision measurements
spectroscopic capabilities
gptkbp:isOrganizedBy remote_commands_from_Earth
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:NASA's_Mars_exploration_program
gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory_mission
Mars_exploration_missions
Curiosity's_payload
Curiosity's_scientific_objectives
Mars_rover_technology
gptkbp:isTestedFor durability_on_Mars
gptkbp:isTrainedIn Earth_before_launch
gptkbp:isUsedBy map mineral distribution
identify minerals
determine mineralogy
study_Martian_climate
assess_Martian_habitability
collect_data_on_Martian_rocks
gptkbp:isUsedIn field_studies_on_Mars
gptkbp:isUtilizedFor understanding_Mars'_history
gptkbp:isVisitedBy partnership with universities
gptkbp:launched November 26, 2011
gptkbp:measures chemical elements
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:Mars
extreme conditions
gptkbp:operationalStatus August 2012
gptkbp:partOf Curiosity rover
gptkbp:provides elemental composition
Mars_geology
gptkbp:uses alpha particles
X-ray fluorescence