Next STEP-2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Next_Space_Technologies_for_Exploration_Partnerships_(Next_STEP)
gptkbp:benefits Technology advancements
Post-mission analysis
gptkbp:budget $500 million
gptkbp:challenges Radiation protection
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:ESA
University partnerships
Commercial partners
gptkbp:collection Remote sensing
gptkbp:communication gptkb:High-gain_antenna
X-band
gptkbp:community Lunar scientists
gptkbp:community_engagement gptkb:Outreach_programs
gptkbp:community_involvement Public forums
gptkbp:crew gptkb:None
gptkbp:design gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:educational_programs NASA engineers
gptkbp:elevation 100 km
gptkbp:environmental_impact Minimal
gptkbp:exhibited_at gptkb:Lunar_Gateway
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2023
Pre-launch tests
gptkbp:has_documentation Technical reports
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Next STEP-2
gptkbp:instrument Spectrometers
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:planet
gptkbp:launch_date 2023-05-15
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:software
gptkbp:launched gptkb:2020
gptkbp:legacy Lunar exploration advancements
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight Autonomous landing
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
gptkb:Artemis_program
Sample return
Quarterly reports
Robotic
Data return
gptkbp:mission_duration 6 months
gptkbp:objective Lunar exploration technology
Lunar ice analysis
gptkbp:operational_area Lunar surface
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:partnerships Private aerospace companies
gptkbp:power_output Solar panels
gptkbp:project gptkb:patent
2020-2025
NASAHQ
gptkbp:provides_information_on Open access
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Lunar_exploration
gptkbp:receives_funding_from Government grants
gptkbp:research_focus Lunar geology
gptkbp:risk_factor Mitigation strategies
gptkbp:safety_features Redundant systems
NASA standards
gptkbp:seating_capacity 1000 kg
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Next_STEP-1
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Long-term lunar presence
gptkbp:technology TRL 6