People in Control Room, 1970s

The transcript describes the challenges faced when the first images from a Mars mission arrived, highlighting the difficulty of landing a spacecraft among jagged cliffs. It explains the decision to select a new landing site, which was influenced by the trajectory of a second orbiter en route to Mars. The second orbiter played a crucial role in determining the new landing site.

What was the initial reaction when the first images of Mars were received?

• Immediate success in landing

• Faces were drawn due to the challenge

• Confusion and uncertainty

• Excitement and relief

What was the main challenge in landing a spacecraft on Mars as per the initial images?

• Lack of fuel

• Communication issues

• Jagged cliffs

• Weather conditions

Why was there a need to select a new landing site on Mars?

• The original site was too far

• The original site was among jagged cliffs

• The original site was too small

• The original site was not visible

What was the role of the second orbiter in the Mars mission?

• To land on Mars

• To communicate with Earth

• To determine the orbit for the new landing site

• To capture images of Mars

How was the timing for the new landing site selection determined?

• By the landing team

• By the second orbiter

• By a team on Earth

• By the first orbiter