Exploring Mars: Updates on Mars Express and Rover Missions

The Mars Express mission, launched a month ago, has begun sending high-resolution images of Mars, revealing geological features like the Valenz Marianas. The Spirit rover faced technical issues due to solar radiation, resolved by deleting unnecessary data. The Opportunity rover is experiencing power loss due to a faulty thermostat. Mars Express confirmed water presence on Mars, a key mission goal. The Beagle 2 lander failed to communicate after its landing attempt, leaving its fate unknown.

What was the primary focus of the Mars Express satellite's initial data transmission?

• Mapping the entire surface of Mars

• Capturing high-resolution images of Mars' surface

• Studying the moons of Mars

• Analyzing the atmosphere of Mars

What was the main issue faced by the Spirit Rover after landing?

• A broken wheel

• Garbled data transmission

• Loss of power

• Overheating

How did engineers resolve the problem with Spirit's data transmission?

• Deleted unnecessary files

• Rebooted the system 60 times

• Replaced the hardware

• Adjusted the solar panels

What was the primary goal of the Mars missions as mentioned in the third section?

• Finding signs of life

• Mapping the Martian surface

• Searching for water and its historical presence

• Studying the Martian atmosphere

What was the last known activity of the Beagle 2 Lander before losing contact?

• Firing its engine for atmospheric entry

• Sending a progress report

• Transmitting data back to Earth

• Landing on the Martian surface