NASA's Magellan spacecraft

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:analyzes conducted by scientists worldwide
gptkbp:availableFormats digital
raw radar data
gptkbp:collaborations international space agencies
gptkbp:collection radar mapping
gptkbp:communicationEquipment radio waves
gptkbp:dataTransmission X-band radio
gptkbp:dataUsage magnetic tape
publicly available
used in educational programs
high-resolution_maps_of_Venus
3D_models_of_Venus
gptkbp:finalScore decommissioned
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NASA's Magellan spacecraft
gptkbp:imageStabilization 98% of Venus
enhanced by computer algorithms
gptkbp:impact significant
gptkbp:launchDate May 4, 1989
gptkbp:launched NASA
gptkbp:launchSite gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
1,000 kg
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Atlantis
gptkbp:majorIndustry synthetic aperture radar
gptkbp:mission planetary exploration
loss of communication
NASA_budget
paved_the_way_for_future_Venus_missions
gptkbp:missionCapabilities with universities and research institutions
gptkbp:missions 4 years
successful
first to map a planet using radar.
gptkbp:notableEvent first detailed mapping of another planet
gptkbp:operationalStatus completed
1989 to 1994
gptkbp:orbitalInclination 3.5 hours
gptkbp:powers solar panels
gptkbp:productQuality high
gptkbp:recordings 75 meters
gptkbp:reign over 4,700
gptkbp:releaseYear JPL_and_other_institutions
gptkbp:researchContribution understanding_of_volcanic_activity_on_Venus
gptkbp:researchInterest numerous
highly influential
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:radiometer
altimeter
synthetic aperture radar
study_Venus'_surface_and_atmosphere
gptkbp:secondaryMission October 1994
gptkbp:sequel polar orbit
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Venus_Express
gptkbp:tourism gptkb:Venus
gptkbp:type radar images
gptkbp:weight 1,000 kg