5A:Mars Missions Chart-Flashcard 2024

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What is the Mars Missions diagram?

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A visual representation of various missions to Mars, including their success rates, types, and timelines.

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Which mission is marked as unsuccessful in the Mars Missions diagram?

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Mars 1969A.

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What type of mission is represented by a square in the Mars Missions diagram?

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Orbiter.

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Which mission is listed under the year range 1960-1969 in the Mars Missions diagram?

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Mariner 4.

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Which mission is listed under the year range 2000-2009 in the Mars Missions diagram?

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Mars Odyssey.

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What is the significance of the Mars Odyssey mission?

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It is a successful orbiter that has been studying Mars since 2001.

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Which mission is associated with Russia in the Mars Missions diagram?

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Phobos-Grunt.

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What is the primary objective of Mars lander missions?

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To land on the surface of Mars and conduct scientific experiments.

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What is the difference between an orbiter and a lander?

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An orbiter circles Mars and collects data from above, while a lander touches down on the surface.

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What was the first successful mission to Mars?

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Mariner 4, which flew by Mars in 1965.