Exploring Venus with Harvey Rover

What is the primary challenge for sending rovers to Venus?

• Lack of interest in Venus exploration

• Distance from Earth

• Venus's extreme temperatures and pressure

• Lack of funding

Which space program first successfully landed a spacecraft on Venus?

• NASA's Apollo Program

• China's Tianwen Program

• European Space Agency's Venus Express

• Soviet Union's Venera Program

Why is it important to conduct surface investigations on Venus?

• To find water sources

• To understand Venus's atmosphere

• To test new spacecraft technology

• To answer questions that can't be solved from afar

What is the unique feature of the HARVEY rover's design?

• It combines mechanical systems with high-temperature electronics

• It is entirely mechanical

• It uses solar panels for energy

• It is designed to fly over Venus's surface

What material is used in HARVEY to withstand Venus's harsh conditions?

• Aluminum

• Plastic composites

• Carbon fiber

• Stainless steel and titanium alloys

How does HARVEY plan to navigate the Venusian landscape?

• Using GPS technology

• By relying on wind and mechanical obstacle detection

• With remote control from Earth

• By following pre-programmed paths

What is the computational capability of HARVEY's high-temperature electronics?

• Comparable to a supercomputer

• Similar to a basic calculator

• Equivalent to a modern smartphone

• On par with a desktop computer

What was the response to the crowdsourcing initiative for HARVEY's sensor design?

• No viable concepts were submitted

• Minimal interest with few submissions

• Only professional engineers participated

• Overwhelming response with hundreds of ideas

What scientific question does HARVEY aim to help answer?

• The origin of the universe

• The possibility of life on Venus

• The formation of the solar system

• The history of Earth's climate

What is the current status of HARVEY's design?

• It has been fully built and tested

• It is 95% complete

• It has been launched to Venus

• It is still in the conceptual phase