Architect Lander Technology and Instruments

The video presents the Build 12 mission, part of NASA's L Space Mission Concept Academy. The team introduces themselves and outlines the mission's goals, which include exploring Mars' geology, climate, and potential for life. The mission will use the ARCHITECT lander, equipped with a robotic arm and various scientific instruments, to study Martian soil and radiation. The video details the landing site, entry, descent, and landing process, as well as the power, thermal, and communication systems. The budget and project timeline are also discussed, concluding with acknowledgments and a call to follow the mission on social media.

What is the primary goal of the Build 12 mission?

• To study the climate of Venus

• To investigate the possibility of life on Mars

• To analyze the rings of Saturn

• To explore the moons of Jupiter

Which area was chosen for the landing site of the Architect lander?

• Valles Marineris

• Gale Crater

• Northeast Certis

• Olympus Mons

What innovative technology is used in the EDL process of the Architect lander?

• Nuclear propulsion

• Solar sails

• Magnetic levitation

• Hypersonic inflatable aerodynamic decelerator

What is the name of the robotic arm on the Architect lander?

• Dexter

• Chester

• Robbie

• Armstrong

How many degrees of freedom does Chester have?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 2

What is the maximum power output of the solar panels on the Architect lander?

• 2000 watt hours

• 1800 watt hours

• 1500 watt hours

• 1000 watt hours

What type of antenna is used for communication on the Architect lander?

• Yagi-Uda array

• Parabolic dish

• Ultra high frequency monopoly

• Log-periodic dipole array

What does the APXS instrument measure?

• Atmospheric pressure

• Temperature variations

• Chemical composition of rocks and soil

• Magnetic fields

What is the purpose of the RAD instrument on the Architect lander?

• To analyze soil moisture

• To measure wind speed

• To assess radiation levels

• To capture high-resolution images

What is the estimated budget for the Build 12 mission?

• $110 million

• $90 million

• $70 million

• $50 million