Spirit Rover's Achievements and Challenges

The video follows the Mars rovers Opportunity and Spirit. Opportunity wakes up as Spirit shuts down for the night. Spirit, landing first, faces disappointment at its site, finding only volcanic rocks. Despite challenges, Spirit embarks on a journey to Columbia Hills, seeking evidence of water. The rover faces a monumental challenge, surviving longer than expected. As Martian winter approaches, Spirit's team devises a plan to tilt the rover for solar power, aiming to survive and continue its mission.

What is the distance of the sun from Mars, as mentioned in the video?

• 50 million miles

• 200 million miles

• 100 million miles

• 140 million miles

What was the initial finding of Spirit at its landing site?

• Evidence of water

• Volcanic lava

• Ice deposits

• Martian fossils

Why did the Spirit team feel emotionally attached to their rover?

• It had a unique design

• It was more advanced than Opportunity

• They believed in its potential despite challenges

• It was the first rover on Mars

What was the main goal of Spirit's journey to the Columbia Hills?

• To test new equipment

• To find a new landing site

• To capture images of Mars

• To discover evidence of water

How far was Spirit expected to drive compared to its actual journey?

• Three times as far

• Four times as far

• Twice as far

• Five times as far

What was the main challenge Spirit faced in the Martian terrain?

• Rocky surface

• Lack of sunlight

• Steep hills

• Sandstorms

What was the unexpected achievement of Spirit in terms of its lifespan?

• Lived five times as long as expected

• Lived twice as long as expected

• Lived three times as long as expected

• Lived four times as long as expected

What was the main concern for Spirit during the Martian winter?

• Increased dust storms

• Mechanical failure

• Low power from solar panels

• Lack of communication

How did the team plan to increase power during the Martian winter?

• By using backup batteries

• By tilting the solar panels

• By moving to a sunnier location

• By reducing power consumption

What was the innovative solution to tilt the solar panels towards the sun?

• Using a built-in tilt mechanism

• Installing new solar panels

• Using external equipment

• Tilting the entire rover