Space Missions

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What was the first 'soft' landing on another planet?

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Venera was the first spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on Venus.

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Which of the following is NOT a Mars lander?

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Mercury is not a Mars lander; it is a planet.

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What type of telescope takes images of x-rays from deep space objects?

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The Chandra Space Telescope is designed to observe x-rays from celestial objects.

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What mission explored Jupiter and its moons?

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The Galileo mission explored Jupiter and its moons.

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What instrument bends light to make objects appear closer?

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A refractor telescope uses lenses to bend light and magnify images.

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What is a 'soft landing' in space exploration?

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A soft landing refers to a controlled landing that allows a spacecraft to land safely on a surface without crashing.

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What is the purpose of the Hubble Space Telescope?

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The Hubble Space Telescope is used to observe distant galaxies, stars, and other celestial phenomena in visible and ultraviolet light.

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What is the significance of the Mars Rover Curiosity?

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Curiosity is a rover that explores Mars, conducting experiments to assess the planet's habitability.

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What does a radio telescope do?

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A radio telescope detects radio waves emitted by celestial objects, allowing astronomers to study them.

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What is the main goal of the Voyager missions?

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The Voyager missions aim to explore the outer planets and send back data about their atmospheres, moons, and rings.