Ranger 9

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:analysis conducted by scientists.
gptkbp:archives archived.
gptkbp:collaborations limited.
gptkbp:communication radio waves.
S-band.
gptkbp:community NASA scientists.
gptkbp:community_engagement high.
gptkbp:contribution provided detailed images of the lunar surface.
gptkbp:controls autonomous.
gptkbp:covered_by lunar surface.
gptkbp:data_type photographic.
gptkbp:data_usage scientific research.
gptkbp:format black and white.
gptkbp:future_plans inspired lunar exploration.
gptkbp:has_programs Ranger program
gptkbp:historical_significance part of the space race.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ranger 9
gptkbp:image real-time.
gptkbp:impact gptkb:planet
8.5° N, 38.5° E.
approximately 6,000 km/h.
enhanced understanding of the Moon.
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkb:physicist
TV camera
gptkbp:launch_date March 21, 1969
1969.
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas-Centaur
1,200 kg.
gptkbp:legacy influenced future lunar missions.
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mission gptkb:software
March 24, 1969
successful.
conducted.
extensive.
positive.
technical difficulties.
translunar trajectory
March 24, 1969.
contributed to lunar science.
years of preparation.
gptkbp:mission_duration 8 days
gptkbp:notable_achievement first spacecraft to transmit live images from the Moon.
gptkbp:objective impact the Moon and send back data.
gptkbp:operational_status decommissioned.
gptkbp:power_output solar panels.
gptkbp:provides_information_on over 7,000 images
gptkbp:publishes numerous scientific papers.
gptkbp:receives_funding_from NASA budget.
gptkbp:resolution high.
approximately 1 meter.
gptkbp:scientific_goals study lunar surface.
gptkbp:status impact.
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:battle
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Ranger_10
gptkbp:targets Mare Tranquillitatis.
gptkbp:transmission several hours.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ranger_spacecraft
gptkb:Ranger_8
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6