Mars rover Curiosity

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Mars_Rover
gptkbp:data_transmission gptkb:Mars_Reconnaissance_Orbiter
gptkb:Mars_Odyssey
gptkbp:discovery Dust devils observed
Evidence of ancient water
Organic molecules detected
Potential biosignatures investigated
Radiation environment characterized
Radiation levels measured
Rock samples collected
Seasonal frost observed
Soil chemistry analyzed
Surface weathering processes examined
Meteorological data collected
Clay minerals found
Methane spikes detected
Ancient lakebed identified
Atmospheric conditions monitored
Evidence of past habitable conditions
Gale Crater's geological history analyzed
Geochemical analysis performed
Geological features mapped
Impact craters studied
Impact of solar activity studied
Martian atmosphere analyzed
Martian dust storms observed
Martian soil composition analyzed
Mineral diversity documented
Potential for future human exploration assessed
Presence of perchlorates detected
Seasonal changes in methane levels
Sedimentary rock layers studied
Surface composition mapped
gptkbp:distance over 25 km
gptkbp:first_analysis_of_sample March 2013
gptkbp:first_awarded August 6, 2012
gptkbp:first_drill_sample February 2013
gptkbp:height 2.2 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mars rover Curiosity
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Gale_Crater
August 6, 2012
gptkbp:launch_date November 26, 2011
gptkbp:length 3.0 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mass 899 kg
gptkbp:mission Active
gptkbp:mission_type Astrobiology
gptkbp:objective Assess past habitability
Study Martian climate
Study Martian geology
gptkbp:operational_status Functional
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:Radioisotope_Thermoelectric_Generator
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station
gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer
gptkb:Chem_Cam
gptkb:Mars_Hand_Lens_Imager
Sample Analysis at Mars
Chemistry and Mineralogy
Dynamic Albedo of Neutrons
gptkbp:width 2.7 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chem_Cam_instrument
gptkb:Multi-Mission_Radioisotope_Thermoelectric_Generator_(MMRTG)
gptkb:Mast_Cam
gptkb:Rover_Chem_Cam
gptkb:Chem_Cam
gptkb:Chemistry_and_Mineralogy_(Che_Min)_instrument
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5