Statements (102)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Mars_Rover
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| gptkbp:budget |
$820 million
|
| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:X-band_radio
March 22, 2010 |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
featured in documentaries and media
inspired public interest in Mars exploration |
| gptkbp:dimensions |
1.6 m x 2.3 m x 1.5 m
|
| gptkbp:discovery |
Evidence of past water
Martian weather patterns soil composition analysis evidence of past water variety of rock types dust devils observation |
| gptkbp:distance |
7.73 kilometers
7.73 km |
| gptkbp:finale_date |
gptkb:Troy
|
| gptkbp:first_awarded |
January 4, 2004
|
| gptkbp:height |
1.5 meters
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Spirit Rover
|
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
Martian surface
|
| gptkbp:landing_distance |
gptkb:Mars
January 4, 2004 |
| gptkbp:landing_site |
gptkb:Gusev_Crater
January 4, 2004 |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
June 10, 2003
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Delta_II_7925
gptkb:Delta_II_7920-10 |
| gptkbp:launched |
June 10, 2003
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for future Mars missions
|
| gptkbp:length |
1.6 meters
|
| gptkbp:mission |
March 22, 2010
|
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
6 years
approximately 6 years |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:exploration
gptkb:Exploration robotic exploration |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
analyzed Martian dust
mapped surface features provided data for future missions studied Martian atmosphere contributed to astrobiology research contributed to planetary science. contributed to understanding of Mars' history analyzed soil composition discovered evidence of past water found volcanic rocks studied seasonal changes on Mars studied the effects of radiation on Mars investigated Martian geology conducted long-term weather observations analyzed dust devils analyzed thermal properties of rocks detected iron-rich minerals examined impact craters examined mineralogy helped assess habitability of Mars investigated soil properties provided data for rover design improvements provided insights into Martian climate studied rock formations |
| gptkbp:objective |
search for evidence of past water
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
gptkb:Gusev_Crater
|
| gptkbp:operational_challenges |
dust accumulation on solar panels
communication delays with Earth harsh Martian weather |
| gptkbp:operational_period |
2004-2010
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
decommissioned
|
| gptkbp:photography |
gptkb:Panoramic_Camera_(Pancam)
|
| gptkbp:power_source |
Solar panels
solar panels |
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Mars_Exploration_Rover_mission
|
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
search for signs of past life
Study Martian geology study Martian geology characterize the Martian environment prepare for future human exploration |
| gptkbp:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:Mössbauer_Spectrometer
gptkb:Rover_Environmental_Monitoring_Station_(REMS) gptkb:Miniature_Thermal_Emission_Spectrometer_(Mini-TES) gptkb:Environmental_Protection_Agency gptkb:Rock_Abrasion_Tool gptkb:Rock_Abrasion_Tool_(RAT) gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer gptkb:Panoramic_Camera gptkb:Miniature_Thermal_Emission_Spectrometer gptkb:Alpha_Particle_X-ray_Spectrometer_(APXS) Magnet Array Microscopic Imager |
| gptkbp:status |
inactive
stuck in sand last contact on March 22, 2010 |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Curiosity_Rover
gptkb:Opportunity_Rover |
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Steve_Squyres
|
| gptkbp:top_speed |
0.005 meters per second
|
| gptkbp:weight |
185 kilograms
185 kg |
| gptkbp:wheels |
gptkb:6
|
| gptkbp:width |
2.3 meters
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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