Why It's HARD To Land on Mars

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Mars considered a difficult place to land a spacecraft compared to other celestial bodies?
Mars has no atmosphere at all.
Mars has a very thick atmosphere.
Mars's surface is too rocky for landings.
Mars's atmosphere is neither too thin nor too thick, causing unique challenges.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common technique used for landing spacecraft on Mars?
Using only parachutes.
Using only retro rockets.
Landing with no heat shields.
Landing with the help of a sky crane.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for using heat shields when landing on Mars?
To provide extra weight for stability.
To slow down the spacecraft using atmospheric drag.
To protect against radiation.
To generate electricity during descent.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a method tested for landing on Mars?
Hovering sky cranes.
Solar sails.
Inflatable inner tubes.
Giant supersonic parachutes.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential future method for human landing on Mars?
Landing with a giant net.
Using a giant trampoline.
Landing in an inflatable doughnut.
Using a magnetic field.
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