NASA's Lunar Mission Quiz

What phenomenon did Apollo astronauts observe that led to the LADEE mission?

• Solar flares

• Meteor showers

• Twilight rays

• Lunar eclipses

What is the primary goal of the LADEE mission?

• To explore the Moon's core

• To investigate lunar twilight rays and atmosphere

• To study the Moon's magnetic field

• To find water on the Moon

What is the main component of the Moon's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Argon-40

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

What might be causing the twilight rays observed on the Moon?

• Solar flares

• Reflections from Earth

• Electrically charged dust

• Lunar volcanoes

What challenge does the LADEE mission face during a lunar eclipse?

• Interference from Earth's atmosphere

• Collision with lunar debris

• Battery depletion due to lack of sunlight

• Loss of communication