The Pioneer II

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:community NASA scientists
gptkbp:contact 1974-12-03
gptkbp:contribution discovered new moons of Jupiter
analyzed atmospheric composition of Jupiter
mapped Jupiter's magnetic field
provided data on Jupiter's rings
studied radiation environment around Jupiter
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in documentaries
inspired public interest in space exploration
inspired books and articles
inspired educational programs
gptkbp:data_return over 10,000 images
gptkbp:data_transmission radio signals
gptkbp:data_type digital
gptkbp:final_contact 1995-02-27
gptkbp:frequency 8.4 GHz
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Pioneer II
gptkbp:impact influenced planetary science research
gptkbp:inspiration inspired the Voyager program
gptkbp:instruments gptkb:cosmic_ray_detector
gptkb:magnetometer
photopolarimeter
microwave radiometer
plasma analyzer
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Jupiter
gptkbp:launch_date 1973-11-08
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Titan_IIIE
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future missions to outer planets
gptkbp:mission gptkb:NASA_Ames_Research_Center
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 21 months
gptkbp:mission_type planetary exploration
gptkbp:notable_achievement first spacecraft to fly by Jupiter
gptkbp:notable_mission gptkb:Pioneer_11
gptkb:Voyager_1
gptkb:Voyager_2
gptkbp:orbit_type heliocentric orbit
gptkbp:power_source radioisotope thermoelectric generator
gptkbp:resolution up to 1000 pixels
gptkbp:scientific_goals study Jupiter's atmosphere
study solar wind
study Jupiter's magnetic field
study Jupiter's moons
gptkbp:status retired
no longer operational
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Pioneer_10
gptkbp:weight 250 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Pioneer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5