New NASA Mars lander InSight just days away from landing

New NASA Mars lander InSight just days away from landing

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The Insight Lander is set to land on Mars after traveling 180 million kilometers over six months. It will touch down on Elysian Planicia, near the equator, and communicate with NASA via radio signals relayed by Margo A and B spacecraft. The lander is equipped with cameras for navigation, a seismometer to measure seismic waves, a heat probe to assess the planet's temperature, and RISE antennas to study Mars' core.

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What is the primary mission of the Insight Lander on Mars?

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How far did the Insight Lander travel to reach Mars?

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What are the main instruments carried by the Insight Lander?

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What is the purpose of the seismometer on the Insight Lander?

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Describe the role of the antennas called RISE on the Insight Lander.

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