Statements (519)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:album gptkb:space_mission |
| gptkbp:aired_on |
gptkb:Jupiter
gptkb:Pluto gptkb:2015 gptkb:Charon July 14, 2015 12,500 km approximately 12,500 kilometers from Pluto |
| gptkbp:analysis |
ongoing
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| gptkbp:arrived_at_pluto |
July 14, 2015
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| gptkbp:average_temperature |
operates at very low temperatures
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| gptkbp:budget |
approximately $700 million
|
| gptkbp:charon_geology |
features large canyons and a young surface
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| gptkbp:charon_size |
about half the size of Pluto
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| gptkbp:charon_surface |
has a dark polar region
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| gptkbp:closest_approach_distance |
12,500 km
12,500 kilometers |
| gptkbp:closest_approach_to_pluto |
July 14, 2015
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
involvement of international scientists
NASA and various universities |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:NASA_Marshall_Space_Flight_Center
gptkb:NASA_Glenn_Research_Center gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Communications_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Data_Analysis_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Engineering_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Flight_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Ground_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Mission_Operations_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Project gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Science_Operations_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Science_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Science_and_Data_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Science_and_Engineering_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Science_and_Operations_Team gptkb:NASA_New_Horizons_Science_and_Technology_Team gptkb:NASA_Planetary_Exploration_Program gptkb:international_collaboration gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley gptkb:University_of_Colorado_Boulder gptkb:University_of_Maryland gptkb:NASA_Langley_Research_Center gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_University_Applied_Physics_Laboratory gptkb:NASA_Space_Science_Data_Coordinated_Archive gptkb:Southwest_Research_Institute gptkb:NASA_Ames_Research_Center gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory gptkb:NASA_Johnson_Space_Center gptkb:NASA_Planetary_Science_Division gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center gptkb:NASA_Science_Mission_Directorate gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Institute_for_Space_Studies international research teams involves international collaboration NASA Office of Space Science NASA New Horizons Education and Public Outreach Team |
| gptkbp:collection |
geological features of Pluto
atmospheric composition of Pluto moons of Pluto images of Pluto's surface |
| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:X-band_radio
radio waves high-gain antenna uses the Deep Space Network |
| gptkbp:community |
significantly advanced knowledge of the outer solar system
|
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
public outreach programs
educational outreach programs extensive outreach programs |
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
engages in public outreach activities
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| gptkbp:conducted |
a flyby of Pluto
|
| gptkbp:country |
Charon is tidally locked to Pluto
Charon is the largest moon Charon has a diameter of about 1,212 kilometers Kerberos has a diameter of about 19 kilometers Kerberos is a small moon Kerberos orbits between Nix and Styx Nix has a diameter of about 49.8 kilometers Nix is a small moon Nix orbits between Charon and Kerberos Pluto and Charon form a binary system Pluto's moons are irregularly shaped. Styx has a diameter of about 10-20 kilometers Styx is a small moon Styx orbits between Charon and Nix |
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Super8_&_Tab
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in documentaries
inspired public interest in space exploration inspired educational programs inspired media and literature influenced public interest in space exploration inspired interest in planetary exploration sparked discussions on planetary classification subject of scientific papers |
| gptkbp:current_status |
active
operational |
| gptkbp:data_return |
over 50 gigabits
images and scientific data information about Pluto's moons high-resolution images of Pluto spectral data of Pluto's surface information about Pluto's atmosphere insights into Pluto's geology |
| gptkbp:data_transmission |
October 2016
2015-2021 ongoing September 2015 to Earth completed in 2016 first images of Pluto information about Pluto's geology information about Pluto's moons scientific data about Pluto's atmosphere 1 year after flyby |
| gptkbp:data_transmission_end_date |
2016-10-2016
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| gptkbp:data_transmission_start_date |
2015-07-15
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| gptkbp:data_usage |
approximately 16 months
up to 1 kilobit per second 1-2 kbps |
| gptkbp:design |
10 years
|
| gptkbp:development_cost |
approximately $700 million
|
| gptkbp:discovery |
contributed to the field of astrobiology
provided data for future missions enhanced understanding of planetary formation inspired public interest in space exploration expanded knowledge of dwarf planets identified potential cryovolcanoes on Pluto discovery of Pluto's atmosphere evidence of ice mountains on Pluto evidence of possible cryovolcanism on Pluto data on Charon's surface data on Pluto's atmosphere composition data on Pluto's geology data on other Kuiper Belt objects detailed surface mapping of Pluto discovery of Pluto's moons influenced future exploration strategies for outer solar system. analyzed Charon's geology analyzed Pluto's atmosphere composition captured images of Pluto's heart-shaped glacier detected nitrogen glaciers on Pluto detected water ice on Pluto discovered 4 moons of Pluto discovered Charon's dark polar region mapped surface features of Charon mapped surface of Pluto observed Pluto's seasonal changes observed atmospheric haze on Pluto provided insights into Kuiper Belt formation revealed complex surface composition of Pluto studied Pluto's interaction with solar wind studied the geology of other Kuiper Belt objects revealed new information about the solar system's history contributed to knowledge of icy bodies in the solar system provided insights into the atmosphere of other celestial bodies |
| gptkbp:distance |
over 3 billion miles
over 4 billion miles |
| gptkbp:distance_from_earth |
July 14, 2015
2015-07-14 approximately 4.28 billion kilometers over 4 billion kilometers 12,500 km from Pluto 12,500 km from Pluto's surface |
| gptkbp:distance_from_earth_at_pluto_flyby |
approximately 4.28 billion kilometers
|
| gptkbp:duration |
4.5 hours
|
| gptkbp:encounter_distance_from_pluto |
approximately 12,500 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:encounter_speed |
approximately 31,000 miles per hour
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Pluto flyby
|
| gptkbp:first_close_up_image_of_pluto |
2015-07-14
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| gptkbp:first_color_image_of_pluto |
2015-07-14
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| gptkbp:first_flyby_date |
2015-07-14
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| gptkbp:first_image_of_pluto |
2015-07-14
captured during flyby released on July 15, 2015 |
| gptkbp:first_images |
high-resolution images of Pluto
|
| gptkbp:first_images_of_pluto |
released on July 15, 2015
|
| gptkbp:first_object_visited |
gptkb:Pluto
|
| gptkbp:flew_by |
gptkb:Pluto
Jupiter in 2007 |
| gptkbp:flyby_altitude |
approximately 7,800 miles from Pluto's surface
|
| gptkbp:flyby_date_of_arrokoth |
January 1, 2019
|
| gptkbp:flyby_object |
gptkb:Pluto
gptkb:Arrokoth |
| gptkbp:flyby_of_pluto_on |
July 14, 2015
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| gptkbp:flyby_speed |
approximately 14 kilometers per second
approximately 49,000 kilometers per hour 14 km/s approximately 14 km/s approximately 49,600 km/h |
| gptkbp:flyby_technique |
gravity assist
|
| gptkbp:flyby_year |
gptkb:2015
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:revolution
Unified |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:future_plans |
continue to explore Kuiper Belt
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| gptkbp:genre |
trance
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
New Horizons
|
| gptkbp:impact |
significantly advanced knowledge of outer solar system
|
| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:Alice
gptkb:LORRI gptkb:Ralph SWAP REX PEPSSI SDC |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Pluto
|
| gptkbp:kuiper_belt |
exploring beyond Pluto
|
| gptkbp:label |
gptkb:Anjunabeats
gptkb:Armada_Music |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:2006
January 19, 2006 2006-01-19 |
| gptkbp:launch_mass |
approximately 478 kg
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Atlas_V_551
|
| gptkbp:launch_window |
gptkb:2006
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:2006
gptkb:NASA January 19, 2006 |
| gptkbp:launched_in |
gptkb:2006
gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:legacy |
first spacecraft to visit Pluto
inspiration for future missions increased interest in planetary science expanded knowledge of Kuiper Belt objects |
| gptkbp:length |
60:00
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Kuiper_Belt
beyond Pluto |
| gptkbp:mass |
478 kg
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Pluto
gptkb:Kuiper_Belt ongoing completed approximately $700 million $700 million not yet determined Cruise phase Kuiper Belt object to Pluto Pluto encounter phase Post-Pluto phase |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
ongoing
approximately 15 years approximately 10 years approximately 9.5 years approximately 9 years over 15 years 9.5 years |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
planetary science
planetary exploration flyby |
| gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:Hohmann_transfer_orbit
|
| gptkbp:next_destination |
gptkb:Kuiper_Belt
|
| gptkbp:next_target_date |
January 1, 2019
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
first spacecraft to visit Pluto
studied Pluto's interaction with solar wind discovered new moons of Pluto mapped surface composition of Pluto provided detailed images of Pluto provided data on Pluto's atmosphere revealed geological activity on Pluto |
| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
first spacecraft to visit Pluto
studied Pluto's atmosphere detected a hazy atmosphere on Pluto discovered four new moons of Pluto mapped the surface composition of Pluto provided data on Pluto's geology provided detailed images of Pluto's surface provided insights into the Kuiper Belt revealed the presence of ice mountains on Pluto discovered new moons of Pluto mapped surface composition of Pluto provided detailed images of Pluto conducted a flyby of Arrokoth provided data on Pluto's atmosphere |
| gptkbp:notable_tracks |
gptkb:Sahara
gptkb:Cosmo gptkb:The_Journey gptkb:The_Last_Goodbye gptkb:The_Light gptkb:The_Future_Is_Now gptkb:The_Sound_of_Goodbye gptkb:The_Night_Is_Still_Young gptkb:The_One No Frontiers The Way You Want It The World Is Watching |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
detailed images of Pluto's surface
Pluto's atmosphere surface composition of Pluto atmospheric escape on Pluto geological features of Pluto Pluto's atmosphere is thin Pluto's moons are geologically active Pluto's moons have varied surface features Pluto's atmosphere expands and contracts with seasons Pluto's surface shows signs of past geological activity ice mountains Kuiper Belt objects information about Pluto's moons Pluto's geology moons of Pluto discovery of Pluto's atmosphere atmosphere of Pluto Pluto's surface composition haze layers in atmosphere possible cryovolcanoes mapped surface of Pluto Pluto has a complex atmosphere Arrokoth has a reddish color Arrokoth is a contact binary Pluto has a heart-shaped glacier Pluto has mountains made of ice Pluto's orbit is highly elliptical Pluto's surface temperature is extremely low Pluto has a haze layer in its atmosphere Pluto has a thin atmosphere primarily of nitrogen data on Kuiper Belt objects atmospheric composition of Kuiper Belt objects color of Kuiper Belt objects color variations on Kuiper Belt objects composition of Arrokoth density of Kuiper Belt objects evolution of Kuiper Belt objects formation of Kuiper Belt history of the solar system impact craters on Kuiper Belt objects internal structure of Kuiper Belt objects magnetic field of Kuiper Belt objects orbital dynamics of Kuiper Belt objects presence of water ice on Kuiper Belt objects radiation environment in Kuiper Belt relationship between Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud shape of Arrokoth size of Kuiper Belt objects surface activity on Kuiper Belt objects surface geology of Arrokoth temperature of Pluto presence of organic molecules on Kuiper Belt objects Pluto has a blue sky Pluto has a complex geology Pluto has a complex surface Pluto has ice mountains Pluto's atmosphere is escaping into space. Pluto's moons are irregularly shaped Pluto's rotation is retrograde Pluto's surface is covered in nitrogen ice Pluto's surface is diverse in color Pluto's surface is geologically active Pluto's moons are thought to be remnants of a larger body Pluto has a large heart-shaped region called Tombaugh Regio analyzed atmosphere of Pluto detected ice mountains on Pluto discovered 5 moons of Pluto observed haze in Pluto's atmosphere revealed geological features on Pluto |
| gptkbp:objective |
study Pluto and its moons
study Kuiper Belt objects |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
active
operational |
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
heliocentric orbit
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
gptkb:N/_A
not applicable |
| gptkbp:pluto_atmosphere |
discovered to have a thin atmosphere
|
| gptkbp:pluto_atmosphere_composition |
mostly nitrogen with traces of methane and carbon monoxide
|
| gptkbp:pluto_atmospheric_escape |
studied atmospheric escape processes
|
| gptkbp:pluto_classification |
redefined understanding of dwarf planets
|
| gptkbp:pluto_color |
appears reddish-brown
|
| gptkbp:pluto_composition |
primarily composed of ice and rock
|
| gptkbp:pluto_data_analysis |
ongoing analysis of data collected
|
| gptkbp:pluto_exploration |
first close-up images of Pluto
|
| gptkbp:pluto_flyby |
provided data for future studies
|
| gptkbp:pluto_geological_activity |
evidence of geological activity found
|
| gptkbp:pluto_mission_success |
considered a major success for NASA
|
| gptkbp:pluto_moons |
Charon is the largest moon
|
| gptkbp:pluto_moons_studied |
gptkb:Hydra
gptkb:Charon gptkb:Kerberos gptkb:Nix |
| gptkbp:pluto_public_interest |
increased public interest in space exploration
|
| gptkbp:pluto_surface |
contains large ice mountains
features nitrogen glaciers has a heart-shaped glacier called Sputnik Planitia revealed to have diverse geology |
| gptkbp:pluto_surface_features |
identified various surface features
|
| gptkbp:pluto_system |
includes Charon, Nix, and Hydra
|
| gptkbp:pluto_temperature |
average surface temperature is -229 degrees Celsius
|
| gptkbp:pluto's_atmosphere_composition |
nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide
|
| gptkbp:pluto's_geological_features |
mountains, plains, and possible cryovolcanoes
|
| gptkbp:pluto's_moons_studied |
gptkb:Hydra
gptkb:Charon gptkb:Kerberos gptkb:Nix |
| gptkbp:pluto's_surface_composition |
nitrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide ices
|
| gptkbp:post_flyby_mission |
extended mission to study Kuiper Belt
|
| gptkbp:post-flyby_mission |
Kuiper Belt exploration
extended mission to study Kuiper Belt objects |
| gptkbp:post-pluto_mission |
continued exploration of the Kuiper Belt
|
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
radioisotope thermoelectric generator |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Roman_Empire
|
| gptkbp:price |
$700 million
|
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:New_Horizons_2
flyby of Pluto study Pluto and its moons Kuiper Belt exploration New Horizons 2 (proposed) |
| gptkbp:project |
gptkb:Alan_Stern
|
| gptkbp:provided |
data about Kuiper Belt objects
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
gptkb:Jupiter's_atmosphere
Pluto's atmosphere Pluto's moons Pluto's geology Pluto and its moons |
| gptkbp:publications |
numerous peer-reviewed articles
numerous scientific papers published |
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:2010
gptkb:2015 |
| gptkbp:released |
data released to the public
|
| gptkbp:research |
temperature data
atmospheric data composition data density data geological features data images of Pluto's surface Kuiper Belt data Pluto's surface composition data Pluto's surface pressure data Pluto's surface temperature data moons data |
| gptkbp:resolution |
high-resolution images of Pluto's surface
high-resolution images of Pluto |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
study Pluto and its moons
investigate geology understand the formation of the solar system investigate the atmosphere of Pluto analyze Pluto's atmosphere characterize surface ices determine Pluto's temperature map Pluto's surface search for rings study Pluto's moons understand Pluto's formation characterize the geology of Pluto explore the Kuiper Belt region investigate the moons of Pluto study Kuiper Belt objects study the atmosphere of Pluto study Pluto's atmosphere study Pluto's geology study the moons of Pluto analyze the interaction of solar wind with Pluto's atmosphere characterize the surface composition of Pluto and its moons investigate the potential for life in the outer solar system map the surface temperature of Pluto study the geology of Kuiper Belt objects study the moons of Pluto in detail |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:Parker_Solar_Probe
gptkb:Alice gptkb:LORRI gptkb:Ralph gptkb:PES yes DPS SWAP PAP REX PEPSSI SDC VENUS capable of studying the composition of Pluto's surface. capable of analyzing surface changes over time capable of analyzing surface composition capable of analyzing surface reflectivity capable of detecting methane and nitrogen capable of detecting surface temperature capable of imaging in infrared capable of imaging in ultraviolet capable of imaging in visible light capable of mapping surface features capable of mapping the surface of Pluto in detail capable of measuring atmospheric escape rates capable of measuring atmospheric pressure capable of measuring cosmic rays capable of measuring temperature variations capable of studying atmospheric composition capable of studying dust particles capable of studying ice and geology capable of studying seasonal changes on Pluto capable of studying solar wind capable of studying the geology of Charon capable of studying the geology of other moons capable of studying the interaction with solar wind |
| gptkbp:service |
first spacecraft to visit Pluto
first spacecraft to explore a Kuiper Belt object |
| gptkbp:significance |
first spacecraft to visit Pluto
provides insights into Kuiper Belt objects |
| gptkbp:spacecraft |
flyby spacecraft
|
| gptkbp:speed |
approximately 14 kilometers per second
14 km/s approximately 14 km/s |
| gptkbp:speed_at_pluto |
approximately 14 kilometers per second
14 km/s |
| gptkbp:status |
operational
|
| gptkbp:storage |
solid-state recorder
onboard solid-state recorder |
| gptkbp:sustainability |
uses solar panels for power generation
|
| gptkbp:targets |
gptkb:2014_MU69_(Arrokoth)
|
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Alan_Stern
|
| gptkbp:track_count |
gptkb:12
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:album
|
| gptkbp:weight |
478 kilograms
478 kg |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration
gptkb:National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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