Good Night Oppy

In 2003, twin robots, Opportunity and Spirit, were sent where?

• to the moon

• to Jupiter

• to Io

• to Mars

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Early in the missions, why were they following the water?

• so they did not overheat

• they were looking for evidence of life

• so they could find their way back to where they started

How are the robots similar to humans?

• They are as tall as a human and they have a face.

• They talk similarly to a human's voice.

• They enjoy music like humans do.

• They have legs and can move around just like a human.

Which robot had troubles before launch?

• Spirit

• Opportunity

Why was it hard for some of the engineers to see the robots launch?

• The launch was very dangerous and they did not feel it was safe to watch.

• They had spent so much time on them and knew they'd never see them again after the launch.

• The blast was too bright for some engineers to look.

True or False: Spirit and Opportunity were landing in the same area of Mars 6 months apart.

• True

• False

Why was the team crying in the control room after the robots land?

• They were sad because Spirit crashed on its landing.

• They were upset to see Opportunity malfunction upon landing.

• They were so relieved, excited, they could see the pictures coming, which thrilled them.

What did the early images show the team?

• Dark sand and bedrock

• Dust storms

• Valleys with erosion

• A Martian

What has been a human space exploration tradition in the mornings that they continued with the two robots?

• Doing a huddle and yelling, "Go Nasa!" each day

• Sending two robots to the same place

• Playing wake up music

What did Opportunity find in the soil that was unique?

• Little balls that looked like blueberries which actually were hematite which is typically found around water

• fish fossils indicating that there used to be running water with life in it on Mars

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