Curiosity Rover's Journey and Landing on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover, on Mars since 2012, has made significant discoveries and captured stunning images. The landing process was innovative and risky, involving a parachute and a sky crane to safely lower the rover. Despite initial skepticism, the mission succeeded, marking a milestone in space exploration.

What year did the Curiosity rover land on Mars?

• 2012

• 2010

• 2011

• 2013

What was the size of the Curiosity rover compared to?

• A small car

• A bicycle

• A bus

• A motorcycle

What was the first step in the Curiosity rover's landing process?

• Deploying the parachute

• Entering Mars' atmosphere

• Using rockets

• Activating the sky crane

What was used to slow down the Curiosity rover after entering Mars' atmosphere?

• A parachute

• A heat shield

• A jet pack

• A sky crane

What innovative method was used for the first time to land the Curiosity rover?

• A hovercraft

• A magnetic field

• A sky crane

• A giant net

What was the final step in the Curiosity rover's landing?

• Releasing the parachute

• Lowering with a sky crane

• Activating the camera

• Deploying solar panels

What was the reaction of the team when Curiosity landed successfully?

• Confusion

• Applause

• Disappointment

• Silence