Mars Mission Design Quiz

What roles will you play in the Marsbound activity?

• Scientists and engineers

• Astronauts and pilots

• Teachers and students

• Doctors and nurses

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What must you keep in balance while designing a mission to Mars?

• Speed, distance, and time

• Mass, power, and cost

• Temperature, pressure, and volume

• Size, shape, and color

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What will you have access to, similar to NASA mission designers?

• A catalog of mission hardware

• A list of astronauts

• A map of Mars

• A guide to space travel

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What is a typical characteristic of a flyby mission type?

• It lands on the planet.

• It orbits the planet.

• It is one of the first mission types to a planet or set of moons.

• It returns samples to Earth.

What is the primary purpose of orbiter missions to Mars?

• To land on the surface and collect soil samples.

• To collect global data, such as photos of the surface and general mineral make-up of the planet.

• To communicate with Earth-based telescopes.

• To transport astronauts to Mars.

What is the primary purpose of landers and rovers in Mars missions?

• To collect up-close photos and analyze mineral composition.

• To orbit Mars and take wide-angle photos.

• To communicate with Earth and relay messages.

• To transport astronauts to Mars.

What is one of the main goals of the Mars Exploration Program?

• Determine if life ever arose on Mars

• Establish a human colony on Mars

• Mine resources from Mars

• Create a Mars theme park

Which of the following is a key discovery related to Mars' climate?

• Diversity of ancient water-rich environments

• Presence of active volcanoes

• Abundance of oxygen in the atmosphere

• Thick, lush forests

What is one of the science objectives for Mars exploration?

• Characterize the geology of Mars

• Build a space station on Mars

• Develop new Mars-based technology

• Study the rings of Saturn

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What does widespread subsurface ice on Mars provide?

• Resources for exploration and a special environment for possible life

• A barrier to human exploration

• A source of energy for Mars rovers

• A habitat for Martian wildlife