Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vesta
|
| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:Deep_Space_Network
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
contribution to planetary science
mapping of Vesta's surface features study of solar system evolution understanding of the role of water in planetary formation analysis of Ceres' bright spots enhanced knowledge of small bodies in the solar system data on Ceres' surface composition data on Vesta's mineralogy data on the geology of Vesta and Ceres data on the surface processes of Ceres data on the surface processes of Vesta data on the thermal properties of Ceres data on the thermal properties of Vesta exploration of Ceres' potential for life information on water ice on Ceres insights into asteroid belt formation insights into the building blocks of planets investigation of Vesta's history investigation of the conditions for life study of the impact of solar radiation on small bodies study of Ceres' organic materials study of the solar system's history understanding of planetary differentiation contribution to the understanding of planetary atmospheres study of the relationship between asteroids and comets insights into the evolution of the solar system's architecture investigation of the potential for future exploration of Ceres |
| gptkbp:has_achievements |
first spacecraft to orbit two extraterrestrial bodies
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
NASA's Dawn spacecraft
|
| gptkbp:instrument |
ion propulsion system
framing camera gamma ray and neutron detector visible and infrared spectrometer |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Vesta
gptkb:Ceres |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
September 27, 2007
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7925_H
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:mass |
1,100 kg
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Vesta gptkb:Ceres November 1, 2018 |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
11 years
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
arrived at Ceres in March 2015
arrived at Vesta in July 2011 |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
decommissioned
|
| gptkbp:power_output |
solar panels
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
extensive data on Ceres' surface and atmosphere
extensive data on Vesta's geology |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study the early solar system
analyze the composition of Vesta and Ceres understand the formation of planets |