Mercury Orbiter Mission

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf space mission
gptkbp:budget 450 crore INR
gptkbp:collaborations international space agencies
gptkbp:dataUsage high-resolution images
topographical data
magnetic field data
surface composition data
atmospheric_data
gptkbp:duration 6 months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mercury Orbiter Mission
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Mangalyaan
Magnetometer
Multi-spectral Imager
Thermal Infrared Imaging Spectrometer
X-ray Spectrometer
Altitude Control System
Visible Imaging Camera
Radio_Science_Experiment
gptkbp:launchDate November 5, 2013
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Indian_Space_Research_Organisation
gptkbp:launchVehicle PSLV-XL
gptkbp:mission orbiter
polar orbit
gptkbp:notableEvent first Indian mission to Mercury
gptkbp:operationalStatus completed
gptkbp:researchContribution study of volcanic activity
study of mineralogy
understanding of solar system evolution
analysis of surface geology
analysis of surface reflectance
investigation of solar radiation effects
investigation of solar wind effects on surface
investigation of surface age dating
investigation of surface materials
investigation of surface processes
investigation of surface stratigraphy
investigation of surface temperature variations
investigation of tectonic features
new insights into planetary formation
study of exosphere
study of impact history
study of solar wind interaction
study of thermal properties
understanding of impact cratering
investigation_of_Mercury's_core
investigation_of_Mercury's_magnetic_field
mapping_of_Mercury's_surface
study_of_Mercury's_atmosphere
study_of_Mercury's_exosphere_composition
study_of_Mercury's_geological_history
study_of_Mercury's_magnetic_field_dynamics
study_of_Mercury's_polar_regions
study_of_Mercury's_rotation
gptkbp:scientificName study_Mercury's_surface_and_atmosphere
gptkbp:secondaryMission April 2014
gptkbp:significance enhanced_understanding_of_Mercury
demonstrated_India's_capabilities_in_space_exploration
gptkbp:successor gptkb:BepiColombo
gptkbp:tourism gptkb:Mercury
gptkbp:weight 1,350 kg