The Mars Opportunity Rover!

Opportunity, a Mars rover, landed in 2004 and exceeded its 90-day mission by lasting 15 years. It made significant discoveries, such as minerals dispersed by groundwater. Equipped with panoramic cameras, a spectrometer, and a robotic arm, Opportunity sent over 217,000 images to Earth. It traveled 28 miles on Mars, powered by solar panels generating 140 watts. A storm in 2018 ended its record-breaking mission. Opportunity's legacy includes its contributions to understanding Mars' geology and history.

What was the original planned duration of the Opportunity rover's mission on Mars?

• 15 years

• 5 years

• 90 days

• 1 year

Which instrument on Opportunity helped in studying Mars' mineralogy?

• Panoramic cameras

• Miniature thermal emissions spectrometer

• Robotic arm

• Magnet array

How many raw images did Opportunity send back to Earth?

• 100,000

• 217,594

• 50,000

• 500,000

What was the primary function of Opportunity's robotic arm?

• To capture images

• To perform geological work

• To generate power

• To analyze soil samples

What event caused the Opportunity rover to stop transmitting information?

• A Martian storm

• Completion of its mission

• Loss of power

• A mechanical failure