Statements (139)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:can_detect |
lightning on Venus
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| gptkbp:collaboration |
multiple European countries
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| gptkbp:communicated_with_earth_via |
X-band radio frequency
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| gptkbp:contributed_to_international_collaboration_in |
planetary science
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| gptkbp:contributes_to |
greenhouse effect on Venus
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| gptkbp:data_return |
over 100,000 images
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| gptkbp:data_usage |
1.5 Mbps
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| gptkbp:discovered_by |
high-altitude clouds
sulfuric acid clouds super-rotation of Venus' atmosphere lightning in Venus' atmosphere surface geology of Venus |
| gptkbp:discovery |
mapped surface features of Venus
investigated the presence of lightning in the atmosphere studied the effects of solar activity on the atmosphere examined the role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere studied the interaction of the atmosphere with the solar wind examined the role of volcanism in shaping the surface analyzed the atmospheric pressure on Venus analyzed the chemical composition of the clouds analyzed the composition of the atmosphere analyzed the effects of atmospheric tides. analyzed the thermal emissions from the surface detected atmospheric super-rotation detected sulfuric acid clouds discovered lightning in Venus's atmosphere studied the effects of atmospheric pressure on surface conditions investigated the atmospheric circulation patterns investigated the presence of trace gases investigated the presence of water vapor investigated the wind patterns in the atmosphere mapped the distribution of impact craters mapped the distribution of surface minerals mapped the distribution of volcanic activity mapped the topography of Venus observed the day-night temperature differences observed the polar vortex on Venus provided data on surface temperatures provided data on the surface pressure provided insights into the climate of Venus studied the geological history of Venus studied the greenhouse effect on Venus studied the thermal structure of the atmosphere provided insights into the history of water on Venus studied the impact of volcanic eruptions on the atmosphere examined the interaction of solar wind with Venus's atmosphere |
| gptkbp:ended |
December 2014
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| gptkbp:events |
previous missions to Venus
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| gptkbp:frequency |
X-band
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| gptkbp:height |
2.0 m
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| gptkbp:historical_achievement |
European space missions.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Venus Express
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| gptkbp:instruments |
gptkb:MAG
gptkb:ASPERA-4 gptkb:SPICAV gptkb:VIRTIS PFS VMC Ve Ra |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Venus
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
cloud composition of Venus
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| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
2 years
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| gptkbp:is_equipped_with |
a radio science experiment
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| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
volcanic activity on Venus
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
November 9, 2005
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| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
November 9, 2005 |
| gptkbp:launched_in |
gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
gptkb:Soyuz-FG_rocket |
| gptkbp:length |
2.3 m
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| gptkbp:mass |
1,200 kg
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| gptkbp:measures |
atmospheric pressure on Venus
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| gptkbp:mission |
December 2014
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| gptkbp:mission_duration |
8 years
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| gptkbp:mission_type |
gptkb:Orbital
planetary exploration |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
European space exploration
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| gptkbp:objective |
study the atmosphere of Venus
map the surface of Venus |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
harsh conditions of Venus
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
completed
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| gptkbp:orbit_type |
gptkb:Venus
polar orbit |
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
243 Earth days
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| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
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| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
surface temperature of Venus
future Venus missions climate history of Venus |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
map surface features
monitor volcanic activity study impact craters monitor seasonal changes study surface composition investigate atmospheric dynamics investigate atmospheric waves study thermal emissions analyze surface reflectivity investigate surface pressure analyze surface albedo examine tectonic features analyze atmospheric circulation patterns analyze surface temperature examine volcanic activity analyze surface mineralogy explore atmospheric escape investigate cloud particle size investigate greenhouse effect investigate surface erosion study atmospheric chemistry study atmospheric composition variations study atmospheric dynamics and circulation study atmospheric pressure variations study atmospheric temperature profiles study interaction with solar wind understand Venus' climate understand cloud formation |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
Bepi Colombo mission
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Akatsuki
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| gptkbp:uses |
visible and infrared spectroscopy
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| gptkbp:was_a_key_mission_for_understanding |
planetary atmospheres
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| gptkbp:was_a_part_of_the_effort_to |
understand exoplanet atmospheres
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| gptkbp:was_a_pioneering_mission_in |
Venus exploration
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| gptkbp:was_designed_to_gather_data_on |
Venus' thermal structure
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| gptkbp:was_involved_in_studies_of |
Venusian surface geology
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| gptkbp:was_launched_as_part_of |
ESA's exploration strategy
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| gptkbp:was_launched_during_the |
gptkb:International_Heliophysical_Year
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| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:ESA's_Cosmic_Vision_program
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| gptkbp:was_part_of_a_series_of_missions_to |
inner planets
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| gptkbp:was_powered_by |
solar panels
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| gptkbp:was_the_first_european_mission_to |
study Venus in detail
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| gptkbp:width |
1.5 m
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NASA's_planetary_missions
gptkb:ESA gptkb:Venera_program gptkb:stage_play gptkb:Magellan |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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