Exploration of the Outer Planets

What was the primary purpose of the golden disc carried by the Voyager spacecraft?

• To measure cosmic radiation

• To communicate with extraterrestrial life

• To serve as a backup data storage

• To power the spacecraft

What was the significant atmospheric feature of Jupiter observed by Voyager?

• The White Cyclone

• The Blue Storm

• The Green Vortex

• The Great Red Spot

What was the major discovery about Io made by Voyager 1?

• Presence of water

• Ice caps

• Volcanic activity

• Atmospheric oxygen

What challenge did the Voyager spacecraft face when approaching Jupiter?

• Mechanical breakdown

• Communication failure

• Intense radiation belts

• Lack of fuel

What is the primary focus of NASA's Juno mission?

• Exploring Jupiter's auroras and radiation

• Analyzing Jupiter's core

• Studying Jupiter's rings

• Mapping Jupiter's surface

How does Juno measure the radiation environment around Jupiter?

• By measuring temperature changes

• By analyzing magnetic fields

• By detecting sound waves

• By observing star images

What was a critical maneuver for the Cassini spacecraft upon reaching Saturn?

• Releasing a lander

• Deploying solar panels

• Performing an engine burn for orbit insertion

• Activating communication systems

What unique feature of Saturn did Cassini help to reveal?

• Its solid surface

• Its paper-thin rings

• Its liquid oceans

• Its dense atmosphere

What is the composition of Saturn's rings as discovered by Cassini?

• Metallic particles

• Rocky debris

• Gaseous clouds

• Fluffy ice particles

Which two moons of Saturn were highlighted as standouts in the Cassini mission?

• Io and Callisto

• Europa and Ganymede

• Titan and Enceladus

• Phobos and Deimos