Viking orbiters

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:analysis Mars atmosphere
Mars geology
Mars surface conditions
Mars weather patterns
gptkbp:data_return high-resolution images
surface composition data
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Viking orbiters
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Titan_IIIE
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy Mars science
inspiration for future missions
Mars exploration technology
gptkbp:mission gptkb:1982
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:Mars_exploration
gptkbp:objective conduct atmospheric studies
photograph the Martian surface
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:1982
gptkbp:price approximately $1 billion
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:camera
gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:spectrometer
gptkb:magnetometer
gptkbp:significance first successful landing on Mars
contributed to understanding of Martian climate
helped identify potential for life on Mars
laid groundwork for future Mars missions
provided evidence of water on Mars
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Mars_Global_Surveyor
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Valles_Marineris
gptkb:Elysium_Planitia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5