What Happened to the Juno Spacecraft?

What Happened to the Juno Spacecraft?

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Physics, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Juno spacecraft's mission to Jupiter, highlighting its initial success and subsequent technical challenges, including safe mode issues and engine valve problems. Despite setbacks, valuable data has been collected. The video also covers discoveries on the dwarf planet Ceres, where significant amounts of water ice have been found using data from NASA's Dawn spacecraft.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of Juno's scientific instruments?

To study the rings of Saturn

To analyze the surface of Mars

To explore the moons of Neptune

To understand Jupiter's composition and formation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue caused Juno to enter safe mode during its mission?

A collision with a meteor

A communication error with Earth

A software problem with the Jupiter Infrared Auroral Mapper

A malfunction in its solar panels

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the period reduction maneuver (PRM) not executed?

The helium supply valves were operating slower than expected

The mission team decided to change the mission plan

The spacecraft ran out of fuel

The spacecraft was too far from Jupiter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did researchers discover in the northern craters of Ceres?

Signs of ancient life

Large deposits of gold

Active volcanoes

Bright spots indicating water ice

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the presence of hydrogen on Ceres suggest?

The presence of methane gas

A high concentration of carbon dioxide

The presence of H2O in the form of ice

The existence of a magnetic field