The Latest From Mars: Day 2

The video discusses the Mars Curiosity Rover's achievements, including its landing on Mars, captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The precision of the landing is highlighted, with Curiosity landing just 2 kilometers from its target after traveling 225 million kilometers. The rover's initial exploration focuses on Mount Sharp, aiming to study Mars's geological past. Curiosity is currently in the Characterization Activity phase, deploying and testing instruments to adapt to the Martian environment. The video emphasizes the challenges of remote operations due to the distance between Earth and Mars.

What was the deviation of Curiosity's landing from its target?

• 15 kilometers

• 10 kilometers

• 2 kilometers

• 5 kilometers

What is the primary scientific target for Curiosity on Mars?

• Olympus Mons

• Valles Marineris

• Mount Sharp

• Gale Crater

What phase is Curiosity currently in on Mars?

• Data Collection Phase

• Landing Phase

• Characterization Activity Phase

• Exploration Phase

What is one of the challenges of operating Curiosity on Mars?

• Limited fuel

• Communication delay

• Lack of sunlight

• High temperatures

Why is there a delay in receiving data from Curiosity?

• Limited bandwidth

• Mars is 14 light minutes away

• Curiosity's slow processing speed

• Interference from other planets