NASA Spirit rover

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:robot
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:In_Sight
gptkbp:communication gptkb:NASA's_Deep_Space_Network
March 22, 2010
gptkbp:discovered_by Evidence of past water activity
Martian soil composition
Silica deposits
Gusev Crater geology
Iron-rich minerals
gptkbp:distance 7.73 kilometers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label NASA Spirit rover
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Mössbauer_Spectrometer
gptkb:Protected_area
gptkb:Rock_Abrasion_Tool
gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer
gptkb:Panoramic_Camera
gptkb:Miniature_Thermal_Emission_Spectrometer
Magnet Array
gptkbp:is_explored_in Martian surface
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Gusev_Crater
January 4, 2004
gptkbp:launch_date June 10, 2003
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:mission robotic exploration
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 6 years
gptkbp:notable_achievement Contributed to understanding of Martian climate
First successful rover on Mars
Conducted extensive geological surveys
Longest operational Mars rover at the time
Provided evidence of past water on Mars
gptkbp:objective search for evidence of past water on Mars
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Gusev_Crater
2004 to 2010
gptkbp:operational_status operational until 2010
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rover_program
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:provides_information_on scientific measurements
over 124,000 images
gptkbp:resolution 1024 x 1024 pixels
gptkbp:scientific_goals Analyze Martian rocks and soil
Assess past environmental conditions
Characterize the geology of Mars
gptkbp:status inactive
stuck in sand
gptkbp:successor gptkb:NASA_Opportunity_rover
gptkbp:team NASA scientists and engineers
gptkbp:weight 185 kilograms