NASA PACE Mission Quiz

What does PACE stand for in the context of the NASA mission?

• Primary Atmospheric Composition Evaluation

• Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem

• Polar Angular Research Experiment

• Planetary Atmosphere and Climate Exploration

What is the primary instrument carried by the PACE spacecraft?

• Atmospheric Aerosol Analyzer (AAA)

• Ocean Color Instrument (OCI)

• Spectro-polarimeter for Planetary Exploration (SPEXone)

• Hyper Angular Research Polarimeter (HARP2)

What is the main focus of PACE's study in the ocean?

• Deep sea currents

• Marine mammal migration

• Phytoplankton species

• Underwater volcanic activity

Which other NASA mission will complement PACE's data by providing information on ocean movement?

• International Space Station (ISS)

• Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft

• Mars Rover Mission

• Pluto Orbiter Mission

What is the design life of the PACE spacecraft?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 3 years

• 1 year

What was the total cost of the PACE mission including reserves?

• $1.2 billion

• $964 million

• $750 million

• $500 million

What kind of aerosols in the atmosphere will PACE help track?

• Industrial pollutants

• Sea spray, smoke, and desert dust

• Pollen and spores

• Volcanic ash

What was the scheduled launch date for the PACE spacecraft?

• February 10

• February 8

• February 6

• February 4

Which rocket will be used to launch the PACE spacecraft?

• Atlas V

• Falcon 9

• Delta IV

• Space Launch System (SLS)

What is the role of the Hyper Angular Research Polarimeter (HARP2) instrument on PACE?

• Study ocean currents

• Provide data on atmospheric clouds and aerosols

• Support atmospheric correction of OCI data

• Track harmful phytoplankton species