James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries

In 2022, significant advancements in space exploration were made. Astronomers captured images of distant celestial bodies, and the DART mission successfully tested an asteroid defense system. The James Webb Space Telescope provided unprecedented views of ancient galaxies, while also identifying atmospheric components of exoplanets. Notably, the telescope captured images of Neptune, evoking emotional responses from scientists. Looking ahead, 2023 promises further exploration with missions targeting the Moon and Jupiter's moons.

What significant achievement did China accomplish in space in 2022?

• Launched the first Mars rover

• Established a permanent space station

• Developed a new space shuttle

• Sent the first human to Mars

What was the primary goal of the Dart mission?

• To capture images of the Sun

• To test a defense system against asteroids

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To study the atmosphere of Venus

What did the James Webb Space Telescope reveal in its first images?

• The surface of Mars

• The rings of Saturn

• The oldest and furthest objects in the universe

• A new planet in our solar system

What did the James Webb Space Telescope discover about the Trappist-1 system?

• It has a large gas giant

• It is the closest star system to Earth

• It has no planets

• It contains small rocky planets similar to Earth

What is the significance of the James Webb Space Telescope's ability to spot water and gases on distant planets?

• It confirms the existence of life on those planets

• It proves the planets are habitable

• It helps understand the potential for life beyond Earth

• It shows the planets are similar to Mars

What was the main focus of the James Webb Space Telescope's study of the Trappist-1 system?

• To find new moons

• To compare its planets to those in our solar system

• To measure the system's distance from Earth

• To study its star's composition

What was a significant discovery made by the James Webb Space Telescope closer to Earth?

• A new asteroid belt

• The surface of Pluto

• The ring system of Neptune

• A new moon of Jupiter

When was the last time Neptune's ring system was observed before the James Webb Space Telescope?

• 1995

• 2000

• 2010

• 1989

What is one of the missions planned for 2023?

• A manned mission to Mars

• A mission to the Sun

• A new space station launch

• A lunar landing by India

What is one of the goals of the European mission planned for 2023?

• To explore the icy moons of Jupiter

• To land on Mars

• To study the rings of Saturn

• To launch a new space telescope