Lessons Learned from the Failed Beagle 2 Mars Mission

The Beagle 2 mission aimed to land a craft on Mars but failed after losing contact post-separation from the Mars Express. The lander, added due to extra capacity, couldn't relay data during landing, leaving scientists to theorize the failure's cause. Despite ongoing searches for signals, efforts will soon cease. Experts are planning a new Mars mission for 2007.

What was the primary goal of the Beagle 2 mission?

• To land a craft on Mars

• To orbit Mars

• To study the Martian atmosphere

• To return samples from Mars

Why was the Beagle 2 lander added to the Mars Express mission?

• It was a separate mission

• It was a last-minute decision

• There was extra capacity on the orbiter

• It was a backup plan

What was a major issue with the Beagle 2 during its landing phase?

• It lost power

• It had no means of relaying data

• It crashed on the surface

• It was destroyed by a storm

What are scientists doing to try and locate the Beagle 2?

• Analyzing satellite images

• Using telescopes from Earth

• Sweeping the surface for radio signals

• Sending a rescue mission

What is being planned for Mars in 2007?

• A new lander mission

• A satellite launch

• A new rover mission

• A manned mission