NASA's MMS Mission and GPS Technology

NASA's MMS Mission and GPS Technology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges of using GPS systems on Earth?

They are not accurate enough for navigation.

They require constant internet connection.

They often lose signal in certain conditions.

They are too expensive.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary objective of the MMS mission?

To develop new GPS technology.

To monitor Earth's weather patterns.

To study the physics of magnetic reconnection.

To explore the surface of Mars.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the MMS spacecraft maintain GPS signal despite spinning?

By using a single powerful antenna.

By using multiple antennas and an algorithm.

By relying on ground-based tracking systems.

By stopping the spin when receiving signals.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How accurate is the MMS Navigator system at the farthest point in its orbit?

Within 5000 feet.

Within 500 feet.

Within 5 feet.

Within 50 feet.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the MMS Navigator system for the mission's future phases?

It will allow the mission to operate without human intervention.

It will help the mission to reduce costs.

It will enable the mission to double its orbit size.

It will allow the mission to explore other planets.