The Rosetta Comet Mission for Kids | Bedtime History

The Rosetta Comet Mission for Kids | Bedtime History

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History, Other, Physics, Science

1st - 12th Grade

Hard

The video explains what comets are and describes the Rosetta mission, a collaborative effort by European countries to land a spacecraft on a comet. The mission involved extensive planning, engineering, and patience, taking 10 years to complete. Rosetta's journey through space included passing planets and asteroids before successfully landing a robot on the comet. The mission provided valuable scientific data about comets. The video emphasizes the importance of learning, patience, and teamwork in achieving great goals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are comets primarily made of?

Gas and dust

Ice, rock, and dirt

Metal and water

Fire and smoke

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which continent's countries collaborated to design the Rosetta spacecraft?

North America

Asia

Europe

Australia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did Rosetta travel through space before reaching the comet?

10 years

20 years

5 years

15 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was attached to Rosetta to conduct experiments on the comet?

A rover

A satellite

A robot

A drone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Lander use to secure itself to the comet's surface?

Suction cups

Magnets

Spears and ropes

Wheels

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What important qualities did the Rosetta mission demonstrate?

Teamwork and patience

Speed and agility

Strength and power

Independence and solitude

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people approximately worked on the Rosetta project?

2000

1000

1500

500