Mars Rover Perseverance Landing Quiz

What is the main reason the NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is called the center of the universe?

• It is the closest facility to the sun

• It is where all signals from orbiters, probes, and spacecraft are processed

• It is the headquarters of the International Space Station

• It is the location of the largest telescope in the world

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What is the name of the next Mars Rover that is set to conclude its journey to Mars?

• Discovery

• Opportunity

• Endurance

• Perseverance

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What is the significance of the landing spot for the Perseverance rover on Mars?

• It is the site of an ancient volcano

• It is the location of a potential water source

• It is where the first signs of life on Mars were discovered

• It is the highest point on the planet

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What is the purpose of the miniature helicopter drone named Ingenuity on the Perseverance rover?

• To test the atmosphere for human exploration

• To collect rock samples

• To search for signs of biological life

• To scout out terrain and collect samples

What is the function of the instrument called MOXIE on the Perseverance rover?

• To convert CO2 into oxygen

• To analyze the composition of Martian rocks

• To capture images of the Martian surface

• To communicate with Earth

What is the term used to describe the seven minutes it takes for the spacecraft to go from the top of the atmosphere to the surface of Mars?

• The Martian Descent

• The Red Planet Plunge

• The Seven Minutes of Terror

• The Mars Landing Marathon

What is the purpose of the supersonic parachute during the spacecraft's entry, descent, and landing (EDL) on Mars?

• To capture images of the Martian surface

• To communicate with Earth

• To collect atmospheric data

• To slow down the spacecraft's speed

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What is the role of the rover driver at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory?

• To design the spacecraft's hardware

• To operate the spacecraft's robotic arm

• To drive the spacecraft on the Martian surface

• To test the spacecraft's landing system

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What is the significance of the 23 cameras and 2 microphones on board the Perseverance rover?

• To record sounds of the Martian atmosphere

• To analyze the composition of Martian rocks

• To capture footage of the Martian landscape

• To communicate with Earth

What is the main reason for the willingness to take big risks in landing on Mars?

• To fulfill human curiosity

• To reap big financial rewards

• To establish human colonies on Mars

• To demonstrate technological advancements