How We’ll Find the Aliens in Our Solar System! | STELLAR

The video explores the possibility of extraterrestrial life, focusing on Mars and Europa. It discusses the Mars 2020 Rover's mission to find signs of past life and the challenges of collecting samples. The potential for life on Europa is examined, highlighting its subsurface ocean and the upcoming Europa Clipper mission. The video emphasizes the need to redefine life and remain open to unfamiliar signs of life.

Why is it nearly impossible for there not to be extraterrestrial life in the universe?

• Because we have already found aliens.

• Because the universe is vast and ancient.

• Because Earth is the only planet with life.

• Because the universe is too small.

What is the primary objective of the Mars 2020 Rover?

• To send humans to Mars.

• To build a colony on Mars.

• To determine if life ever existed on Mars.

• To find water on Mars.

Why was the Jezero crater chosen as the landing site for the Mars 2020 Rover?

• It is the closest site to Earth.

• It is believed to have been a river delta.

• It has the most sunlight.

• It is the warmest place on Mars.

What is a major challenge in collecting samples from Mars?

• Finding a place to store the samples on Mars.

• Ensuring the samples are not contaminated with Earth materials.

• Keeping the samples warm.

• Transporting the samples to the Moon first.

What makes Europa a candidate for hosting life?

• It has a thick atmosphere.

• It has a liquid water ocean beneath its icy surface.

• It is closer to the Sun than Earth.

• It has a similar climate to Earth.

What is the purpose of the Europa Clipper mission?

• To bring samples back from Europa.

• To study Europa's surface and subsurface ocean.

• To build a base on Europa.

• To land humans on Europa.

Why is it important to be open to unfamiliar forms of life?

• Because all life forms are identical.

• Because life on other planets may not resemble life on Earth.

• Because we have already found familiar life forms on Mars.

• Because Earth is the only planet with life.