Phobos Is Hiding Secrets About Mars's Atmosphere | SciShow News

The video discusses NASA's Psyche mission, which aims to study the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche, believed to be the core of a protoplanet. The mission is currently in Phase D, focusing on assembly and testing. The video also covers the potential of Mars's moon Phobos to reveal Mars's atmospheric history, with future missions like JAXA's MMX set to explore it. These missions promise to enhance our understanding of planetary formation and evolution.

What is the primary composition of the asteroid Psyche?

• Ice and rock

• Iron and nickel

• Silicon and oxygen

• Carbon and hydrogen

Which phase marks the beginning of the assembly process for the Psyche spacecraft?

• Phase D

• Phase C

• Phase B

• Phase A

What is the expected launch year for the Psyche mission?

• 2020

• 2022

• 2024

• 2026

What is the main goal of studying Mars's moon Phobos?

• To discover new minerals

• To find water

• To understand Mars's past atmosphere

• To measure its gravitational field

How close does Phobos orbit Mars compared to Earth's moon?

• 10 times closer

• 100 times closer

• 30 times closer

• 60 times closer

Which mission is set to return samples from Phobos?

• NASA's MAVEN

• ESA's Mars Express

• Roscosmos's Luna

• JAXA's MMX

What could studying Phobos's surface reveal about Mars?

• Its volcanic activity

• Its current climate

• Its ancient atmosphere

• Its magnetic field