Mars Helicopter

A ​ (a)   on Mars would help the rover see over ​ (b)   objects in front of it. Then it would allow us to make more ​ (c)   decisions on ​ (d)   to command the rover.

• tall
• efficient
• where
• helicopter
• short
• tank
• who

Mars has __ atmosphere than Earth.

• more

• less

• the same amount of

What are three (3) things that can be done to help the helicopter fly on Mars?

• make it lighter

• increase the mass

• blades spin faster

• bigger rotor blades

Place the challenges to produce life IN THE SAME ORDER as listed in the video.

1 - ​ (a)  

2 - ​ (b)  

3- ​ (c)  

4 - ​ (d)  

5 - ​ (e)  

• atmospheric density
• low system mass
• autonomous flight
• repeated takeoff/landing
• survive Mars environment

The rotor blades have to spin at ____ rpm to provide lift on Mars. (RPM means 'rotations per minute')

The helicopter is designed to fly for __ every day.

• 1-2 minutes

• 2-3 minutes

• 3-4 minutes

• 4-5 minutes

Other than flight, what else does the solar panel need to provide power for?

According to Bob, what is the riskiest part of any mission?