NASA Opportunity rover

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:robot
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:In_Sight
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:discovered_by hematite spheres
gptkbp:distance 45.16 kilometers
gptkbp:has_artwork over 200,000
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NASA Opportunity rover
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Moessbauer_Spectrometer
gptkb:Thermal_Emission_Imaging_System_(THEMIS)
gptkb:Rock_Abrasion_Tool_(RAT)
gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer_(APXS)
Microscopic Imager
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Meridiani_Planum
2004-01-25
gptkbp:launch_date 2003-07-07
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10
gptkbp:mission gptkb:robot
gptkbp:mission_duration 90 sols
nearly 15 years
gptkbp:nickname Oppy
gptkbp:notable_work observed seasonal changes on Mars
contributed to the search for extraterrestrial life
identified potential landing sites for future missions
identified clay minerals
provided data for future Mars missions
mapped the distribution of minerals on Mars
contributed to understanding of Martian climate
analyzed Martian meteorites
analyzed Martian soil samples
analyzed the mineralogy of Martian soil
analyzed the stratigraphy of Martian rocks
captured panoramic views of the Martian landscape
discovered Martian dust devils
discovered evidence of ancient riverbeds
discovered the largest Martian crater
documented the effects of radiation on Mars
documented the presence of salt deposits on Mars
examined the geology of Meridiani Planum
found evidence of ancient water
mapped the surface of Mars
provided data on Martian weather patterns
provided insights into Mars' past habitability
studied the Martian atmosphere
studied the composition of Martian rocks
studied the effects of dust on solar panels
studied the impact of meteorites on Martian surface
gptkbp:objective search for signs of past water
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:operational_area 2004-2018
gptkbp:photography gptkb:Panoramic_Camera_(Pancam)
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:status complete
last contact on June 10, 2018
gptkbp:successor gptkb:NASA_Perseverance_rover
gptkbp:weight 185 kilograms