NASA | MAVEN Profiles: Carlos Gomez-Rosa

The video discusses evidence of Mars losing its atmosphere and water presence, with Carlos Gómez introducing himself as a systems engineer for the Maven project. He explains his role in managing terrestrial communications for the Maven orbiter, which studies Mars' climate changes. The video highlights the challenges and excitement of working on the Maven project, emphasizing the importance of communication and teamwork.

What evidence suggests that Mars once had water?

• Presence of dry rivers and specific minerals

• Presence of volcanic activity

• Existence of large forests

• Discovery of ancient cities

Who is Carlos Gómez?

• A climate scientist

• A systems engineer for the Maven project

• A NASA astronaut

• A geologist studying Mars

What is the primary goal of the Maven orbiter?

• To search for life on Mars

• To study climate changes on Mars over billions of years

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To establish a human colony on Mars

What is one of the main responsibilities of Carlos Gómez in the Maven project?

• Designing the spacecraft

• Managing terrestrial communications

• Piloting the orbiter

• Analyzing soil samples

What is emphasized as a key aspect of working on the Maven project?

• The lack of challenges

• The excitement and hard work involved

• The simplicity of the tasks

• The routine nature of the work