Clementine

What is the primary scientific mission of the Clementine spacecraft?

• To study the Moon's surface and composition

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To investigate the rings of Saturn

• To analyze the atmosphere of Venus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following scientific instruments was used on the Clementine mission to map the Moon's surface?

• Ultraviolet/Visible Camera

• Infrared Spectrometer

• Gamma-ray Spectrometer

• X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer

What was a significant discovery made by the Clementine mission regarding the Moon?

• Presence of water ice at the lunar poles

• Volcanic activity on the Moon

• Magnetic field around the Moon

• Atmospheric gases on the Moon

In which year was the Clementine mission launched?

• 1994

• 1989

• 2001

• 1997

What type of orbit did the Clementine spacecraft use to map the Moon?

• Polar orbit

• Geostationary orbit

• Equatorial orbit

• Elliptical orbit

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

Which organization was responsible for the Clementine mission?

• NASA and the Department of Defense

• European Space Agency

• Russian Space Agency

• Indian Space Research Organisation

What was the primary propulsion system used by the Clementine spacecraft?

• Bipropellant rocket engine

• Ion thruster

• Solar sail

• Nuclear thermal rocket

How long did the Clementine mission last?

• Approximately 2 months

• 1 year

• 6 months

• 3 years

What was the primary goal of the Clementine mission's extended phase?

• To fly by the asteroid Geographos

• To land on the Moon

• To return samples from the Moon

• To orbit Mars

Which of the following was a technological innovation tested by the Clementine mission?

• Miniaturized sensors and lightweight materials

• Nuclear propulsion

• Artificial intelligence for navigation

• Reusable launch vehicle