Phoenix Mars Lander

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:analysis conducted by multiple institutions
gptkbp:budget $420 million
gptkbp:collaborator gptkb:Canadian_Space_Agency
gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkb:University_of_Arizona
gptkb:NASA_Ames_Research_Center
gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
gptkbp:community_engagement featured in educational programs
gptkbp:contribution provided data for future missions
enhanced understanding of Martian climate
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired public interest in Mars exploration
gptkbp:data_return over 25,000 images
gptkbp:data_type chemical data
geological data
atmospheric data
thermal data
imaging data
gptkbp:design based on previous landers
gptkbp:frequency UHF
gptkbp:has_limitations limited power during winter months
gptkbp:height 1.5 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phoenix Mars Lander
gptkbp:impact contributed to astrobiology research
gptkbp:landing_distance airbag landing system
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Green_Valley,_Mars
May 25, 2008
gptkbp:launch_date August 4, 2007
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Delta_II_7925
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future Mars missions
gptkbp:mass 350 kg
gptkbp:mission completed
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 5 months
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:Mars_exploration
gptkbp:notable_work analyzed soil samples
detected perchlorate salts
discovered water ice
measured Martian weather
gptkbp:objective search for water and ice
gptkbp:operates_in November 2, 2008
on the surface of Mars
gptkbp:operational_challenges harsh Martian environment
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:primary_mission gptkb:Mars_2020
gptkbp:publications over 50 peer-reviewed papers
gptkbp:resolution 12.5 cm/pixel
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:National_Weather_Service
MPL
LIDAR
MARDI
TEGA
gptkbp:status lost contact after 2008
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Mars_Science_Laboratory
gptkbp:team gptkb:Peter_Smith
gptkbp:width 2.4 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NASA's_Mars_exploration_program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5