Mars Rovers
A robotic vehicle that drives across the surface of another planet or moon to explore it and collect data.
What is a rover?
The Roman god of war?
Who was Mars!
The Mascot of U of A
Wilbur or/and Wilma the Wildcats
Name the rover that landed on Mars in February 2021.
What is Perseverance?
The fourth planet from the sun
What is Mars?
What else does Flandrau do other than have planetarium shows?
Exhibits on Mars, bugs, fossils, etc
Olympus Mons.
Why can't scientists on Earth control a rover with a joystick in real time?
Earth is too far away!
About how long does it take a spacecraft to travel from Earth to Mars?
About 7 months
Where did the "space" trees at the U of A travel to?
the MOON
Is Mars warmer or colder than Earth?
Mars is colder!
Name of the Mars Rover that lasted WAY beyond the estimated amount of time predicted.
What is Opportunity or Oppy?
Why is landing on Mars so difficult?
Mars has a thin atmosphere, so parachutes alone can't slow a spacecraft enough. Engineers use heat shields, parachutes, and rockets, and the whole landing takes only about seven minutes ("seven minutes of terror"). It is also rocky
Blue and Red
Is an Earth year or a Martian year longer?
A Martian year is about 687 Earth days, almost twice as long as an Earth year.
What would astronauts need to bring on a trip to Mars?
Food, water, oxygen, fuel, medical supplies, and equipment to protect them from radiation.
Is Mars a rocky planet or a gas giant?
A rocky planet