Statements (176)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Mars_Rover
|
| gptkbp:communication |
UHF radio
via Mars Pathfinder lander |
| gptkbp:contribution |
demonstrated technology for future missions
Increased understanding of Mars provided data on Martian atmosphere helped understand Martian geology |
| gptkbp:control_system |
gptkb:remote_control
Remote control from Earth remote control from Earth |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Increased interest in Mars exploration
featured in documentaries and media inspired future Mars exploration missions |
| gptkbp:data_return |
about 550 images
over 550 images |
| gptkbp:data_transmission |
Daily
via relay with Mars Pathfinder lander |
| gptkbp:data_type |
Scientific data
|
| gptkbp:deployment |
July 5, 1997
September 1997 |
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
|
| gptkbp:disbandment_date |
September 1997
|
| gptkbp:distance |
gptkb:100_meters
approximately 100 meters about 100 meters |
| gptkbp:duration |
83 days
|
| gptkbp:first_awarded |
July 4, 1997
1997-07-05 550 images |
| gptkbp:first_mars_rover |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_rover_on_mars |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:first_rover_to_operate |
on Mars
|
| gptkbp:first_successful_mars_rover |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:height |
30 cm
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Foundation for Mars exploration
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sojourner rover
|
| gptkbp:image_format |
Color images
|
| gptkbp:image_processing |
via relay satellites
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Paved the way for future missions
Paved the way for future rovers |
| gptkbp:landing_distance |
gptkb:Mars
|
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Ares_Vallis
July 4, 1997 1997-07-04 |
| gptkbp:last_image_sent |
1997-09-27
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
1996-12-04
December 4, 1996 |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station |
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7920
gptkb:Delta_II_7925 gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10 |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:length |
65 cm
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
|
| gptkbp:max_speed |
0.6 cm/s
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkb:Mars_Pathfinder Successful September 1997 |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
approximately 3 months
approximately 83 sols |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:Mars_exploration
Robotic exploration |
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
Autonomous navigation
autonomous navigation |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Sojourner
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
First successful rover on another planet.
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
geological features
temperature variations radiation levels Evidence of past water Martian weather patterns Soil composition analysis atmospheric data soil composition analysis evidence of past water surface roughness measurements investigation of Martian surface composition study of Martian dust storms chemical composition of rocks variety of rock types analysis of Martian regolith analysis of Martian mineralogy analysis of Martian surface features analysis of Martian weathering processes analysis of atmospheric gases analysis of impact craters analysis of mineralogy analysis of surface chemistry color variations in soil dust characteristics impact of dust on solar panels investigation of Martian atmosphere investigation of Martian biosignatures investigation of Martian mineral resources investigation of Martian surface processes investigation of mineral deposits investigation of potential past life investigation of volcanic activity magnetic properties of rocks study of Martian climate study of Martian climate history study of Martian environmental conditions study of Martian geology study of Martian hydrology study of Martian ice deposits study of Martian landforms study of Martian rocks study of Martian sedimentation study of Martian topography study of erosion processes study of seasonal changes on Mars study of sedimentary structures study of tectonic features Variety of rock types |
| gptkbp:objective |
Study Martian atmosphere
Analyze Martian soil and rocks analyze Martian soil and rocks Demonstrate technology for future missions Conduct experiments on Martian soil |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:Ares_Vallis
|
| gptkbp:operational_challenges |
dust accumulation on solar panels
communication delays with Earth |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
gptkb:1997
90 sols |
| gptkbp:operational_status |
completed
Completed mission |
| gptkbp:operational_use |
gptkb:Martian_atmosphere
gptkb:NASA gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory |
| gptkbp:photography |
gptkb:Mastcam
Color camera Monochrome camera |
| gptkbp:power_source |
Solar panels
solar panels |
| gptkbp:public_interest |
gptkb:High
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
gptkb:Martian_atmosphere
Martian geology Martian climate |
| gptkbp:resolution |
up to 1 meter
256 x 256 pixels |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
Analyze Martian soil
analyze Martian soil Analyze rocks Test mobility on Mars study Martian rocks demonstrate mobility on Mars |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station
gptkb:Alpha_Proton_X-ray_Spectrometer gptkb:Imager_for_Mars_Pathfinder Thermal Emission Spectrometer Imager Meteorology package Rover Camera |
| gptkbp:service |
successful rover on Mars
first successful Mars rover |
| gptkbp:status |
Data received until 1998
Communication lost in September 1997 transmission ceased in 1997 |
| gptkbp:storage |
Solid-state memory
Sent back to Earth |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Opportunity_rover
gptkb:Spirit_rover Spirit and Opportunity rovers |
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Brian_Muirhead
|
| gptkbp:terrain |
gptkb:Ares_Vallis
Martian surface |
| gptkbp:transportation |
6 wheels
Six wheels |
| gptkbp:weight |
11.5 kg
|
| gptkbp:weight_on_earth |
25.4 lbs
|
| gptkbp:width |
48 cm
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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