Mars Rovers

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This rover was equipped with a laser and drill to conduct geological tests on the Martian rock with the primary goal of finding out if Mars ever once could have supported life.

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Curiosity

Front

This rover launched on June 10, 2003, and landed on Mars 7 months later via an airbag-cushioned, bounce landing on the Martian surface.

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Spirit

Front

This rover launched a month after its twin rover, Spirit, was launched to Mars.

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Opportunity

Front

The largest mountain in our solar system is ____________________, on Mars.

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Olympus Mons

Front

Designed only to last 90 days, Spirit and Opportunity surpassed expectations by several years. Opportunity recently went silent, and while Spirit got stuck in soft sand in May 2009, the rover lasted until ____________ before going silent.

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May 25, 2011

Front

Olympus Mons is 3 times the height of Mt Everest and roughly the area of the state of _________________

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Arizona

Front

How do Mars rovers generate electricity?

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solar panels

Front

Why is Mars red?

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Oxidation of iron in the soil

Front

Spirit landed at the ___________ crater on Mars.

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Gusev

Front

Curiosity landed at which crater?

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Gale