Surveyor 6

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:planet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Surveyor_2
gptkbp:communication S-band radio
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Surveyor 6
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
gptkb:hospital
gptkb:Photographer
soil scoop
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Mare_Tranquillitatis
1967-04-10
8.5° N, 38.5° E
gptkbp:launch_date 1967-04-02
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas-Centaur
gptkbp:mission gptkb:software
gptkbp:mission_duration 11 days
gptkbp:notable_achievement first to perform a soil mechanics experiment on the Moon
first to demonstrate the feasibility of robotic lunar exploration
first to send back data on lunar surface temperatures
first to contribute to the understanding of the Moon's environment
first to analyze lunar soil in situ
first to analyze the Moon's surface composition
first to analyze the lunar regolith
first to assist in planning Apollo landings
first to conduct a lunar surface survey
first to deploy a seismometer on the Moon
first to perform a lunar soil sample analysis
first to provide data for lunar geological studies
first to provide insights into lunar geology
first to return data on lunar dust properties
first to send back data on lunar surface features
first to take close-up images of the lunar surface
first to test the lunar soil's bearing strength
first to provide data for lunar exploration strategies
first to conduct experiments on lunar soil mechanics
first to assist in the development of lunar exploration missions.
first to measure the thermal properties of lunar soil
first to provide high-resolution images of the Moon
first to demonstrate the use of robotic technology in space exploration
first successful soft landing on the Moon by a US spacecraft
first to demonstrate autonomous landing capabilities
gptkbp:objective analyze lunar soil
provide data for future manned missions
test lunar landing technology
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Surveyor_5
gptkbp:provides_information_on soil composition analysis
images of lunar surface
gptkbp:resolution 1 meter
gptkbp:status transmitted data until May 1967
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Surveyor_7
gptkbp:weight 995 kg