NASA Pathfinder lander

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:academic_programs comprised of experts in various fields
gptkbp:analysis conducted by scientists worldwide
created visual representations of data collected
gptkbp:captures color images of the Martian surface
gptkbp:challenges overcame several technical hurdles
gptkbp:collaboration collaborated with international space agencies
gptkbp:collaborations involved multiple universities
gptkbp:communication via the Deep Space Network
gptkbp:community widely recognized in the scientific community
gptkbp:community_engagement inspired public interest in Mars exploration
gptkbp:community_outreach engaged with schools and educational programs
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in documentaries and media
gptkbp:data_return over 16,500 images
gptkbp:data_type geological and atmospheric data
gptkbp:data_usage up to 128 kbps
gptkbp:design based on the Mars Surveyor program
gptkbp:discovery evidence of ancient water on Mars
gptkbp:funding funded by NASA's Mars Exploration Program
gptkbp:historical_legacy influenced subsequent Mars missions.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NASA Pathfinder lander
gptkbp:image_format gptkb:JPEG
gptkbp:impact significant contributions to planetary science
gptkbp:innovation introduced new landing technologies
gptkbp:landing_distance airbag landing system
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Ares_Vallis
1997-07-04
near the Martian equator
gptkbp:launch_date 1996-12-04
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7925
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future Mars missions
gptkbp:mars_atmosphere studied the Martian atmosphere
gptkbp:mars_geology provided insights into Martian geology
gptkbp:mars_rover Sojourner was the first successful Mars rover
gptkbp:mars_surface provided detailed images of the Martian terrain
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
1997-04-27
assessed for future mission planning
considered a major success in space exploration
to test new technologies for future missions
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 3 months
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:Mars_exploration
gptkbp:objective to demonstrate the feasibility of low-cost landings on Mars
gptkbp:operational_status completed
gptkbp:operational_use about 85 days
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:publications numerous scientific papers published
gptkbp:research utilized remote sensing techniques
gptkbp:resolution 1 meter
gptkbp:scientific_goals study Martian geology and climate
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:Sojourner_rover
gptkbp:service first successful landing on Mars since Viking 2
gptkbp:status transmitted data until 1997
gptkbp:storage onboard data storage systems
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rovers
gptkbp:team gptkb:Dr._Charles_Elachi
gptkbp:weight about 1,000 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:In_Sight
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4