The Mars Lander Crash: What Went Wrong?

The Mars Lander Crash: What Went Wrong?

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Physics, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the ExoMars mission, a collaboration between ESA and Roscosmos, aimed at exploring Mars's atmosphere and potential signs of life. The mission included the Trace Gas Orbiter and the Schiaparelli Lander, which unfortunately crashed on Mars. Despite the crash, the mission continues with the orbiter's research. The video also covers the discovery of ultra luminous X-ray sources in distant galaxies, which are significantly brighter than known magnetars. These findings were made using data from NASA's Chandra Observatory and ESA's XMM Newton Observatory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the ExoMars mission?

To investigate the presence of life on Mars

To establish a human colony on Mars

To test new spacecraft technology

To mine resources from Mars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue that led to the Schiaparelli Lander's crash?

A collision with another spacecraft

A software malfunction

A meteor strike

The parachute jettisoned too early or thrusters failed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite the crash, why was the ExoMars mission not considered a failure?

The mission was insured

The Trace Gas Orbiter continues to provide valuable data

The Lander was not important

The mission was a test run

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are ultra-luminous X-ray sources (ULXs) thought to be associated with?

Supernova explosions

Black holes or neutron stars

Alien technology

Comet impacts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the newly discovered ULXs differ from known magnetars?

They are hundreds to thousands of times brighter and last longer

They are much dimmer

They emit radio waves instead of X-rays

They are found in spiral galaxies

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