Viking 1 Orbiter

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:analysis conducted on Earth
gptkbp:community gptkb:JPL
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired media and literature
gptkbp:data_return over 50,000 images
gptkbp:data_transmission radio waves
gptkbp:data_type atmospheric data
topographic data
surface data
color data
gptkbp:final_transmission_date November 11, 1982
gptkbp:first_mars_orbiter gptkb:true
gptkbp:frequency UHF
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Viking 1 Orbiter
gptkbp:image_format digital
gptkbp:image_processing performed by scientists
gptkbp:impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Chryse_Planitia
gptkbp:launch_date August 20, 1975
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Titan_IIIE
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mass 1,200 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:1982
understand Martian climate
determine surface composition
investigate Martian moons
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 6 years
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:Mars_exploration
gptkbp:objective search for life
study Martian geology
analyze the atmosphere
map the surface
gptkbp:operational_status inactive
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 90 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 24 hours 37 minutes
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:primary_mission April 1980
gptkbp:provides_information_on influenced future Mars missions
gptkbp:public_interest high
gptkbp:resolution up to 1 meter
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:camera
gptkb:spectrometer
gptkb:magnetometer
gptkbp:status transmission ceased
gptkbp:storage magnetic tape
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Viking_2_Orbiter
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NASA's_Viking_program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5