NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Pumpkin Carving Contest

What recent event serves as a reminder of the challenges in space exploration?

• A successful Mars rover landing

• The launch of a new space telescope

• A private space company's failed supply mission to the ISS

• A satellite collision in orbit

What is the purpose of the pumpkin carving contest at NASA?

• To alleviate stress and encourage team bonding

• To raise funds for space missions

• To promote competition among teams

• To test new carving tools

How long do participants have to complete their pumpkin carvings?

• Forty-five minutes

• Thirty minutes

• One hour

• Two hours

What technology is used in the pumpkin carving project to track face movements?

• Laser tracking devices

• A webcam and servo motors

• Infrared sensors

• Motion capture cameras

What allows the pumpkin's eye to have a full range of motion?

• Magnetic fields

• Hydraulic systems

• Two servo motors controlling two axes

• A gyroscopic stabilizer