The Curiosity Rover Landing

The video discusses the Mars Science Laboratory's mission, focusing on the Curiosity Rover's journey to Mars. It highlights the challenges of landing on Mars, including the 'seven minutes of terror' during atmospheric entry, the deployment of a supersonic parachute, and the Sky Crane maneuver for a safe landing. The video concludes with the anticipation of a successful landing and the start of the rover's mission.

What is the Mars Science Laboratory also known as?

• Opportunity Rover

• Curiosity Rover

• Perseverance Rover

• Spirit Rover

What is the term used by NASA scientists to describe the critical phase of entering the Martian atmosphere?

• Seven Minutes of Fear

• Seven Minutes of Calm

• Seven Minutes of Excitement

• Seven Minutes of Terror

What is the primary function of the heat shield during the Mars landing?

• To communicate with Earth

• To guide the spacecraft to the landing site

• To protect the spacecraft from atmospheric friction

• To increase the speed of the spacecraft

Why is a parachute alone not sufficient for a safe landing on Mars?

• The parachute cannot withstand the force

• The parachute is too heavy

• The Martian atmosphere is too thick

• The Martian atmosphere is too thin

What maneuver is used to lower the rover gently to the Martian surface?

• Sky Lift maneuver

• Sky Drop maneuver

• Sky Crane maneuver

• Sky Hook maneuver