Curiosity Rover
Which planet was the rover sent to?
Mars
What was discovered about the methane found in Mars's atmosphere?
The amount of methane in the atmosphere varies depending on the season which hints at possible life releasing the methane.
True or False? Small microscopic amounts of life were found on Mars.
False. There is currently no life on Mars.
Who funded the mission for the Curiosity Rover?
The Exploration Systems Mission Directorate
What is one of the things the Curiosity Rover can do?
Collect samples, take photos, record videos, identifying minerals' crystalline structures, fire a laser, enviromental monitering
What did the Curiosity Rover accidentally discover on Mars?
A rare pure mineral which was discovered in May 2024.
True or False? The Curiosity rover is about the size of a bicycle
False the rover is about the size of a small SUV.
How much did the mission cost?
The mission in total cost $2.53 billion
How was the Curiosity Rover named?
A 12-year old girl named Clara Ma named the rover after winning an essay contest.
What did the Curiosity Rover discover about water on Mars?
The rover found that rock textures suggested that lakes existed in a region of ancient Mars that scientists expected to be drier.
True or False? The Curiosity Rover is still operational today.
True. The Curiosity Rover has been active for the past 12+ years.
What was the goal of the Curiosity mission?
To discover if there was microbial life.
When did the rover land?
August, 6, 2012
What has the Curiosity Rover found so far while being in the Gale Crater?
That the Gale Crater could have once been filled with water which could have supported life.
True or False? The Curiosity Rover was NASA's first successful mission?
False. The first successful mission was the Friendship 7.
What were the results of the Curiosity mission?
There used to be a habitable environment. Organic compounds were found in rocks dating back to 3.5 billion years old.
How many cameras does the Curiosity Rover have?
The Curiosity Rover has 17 cameras.
Which stone did the Curiosity Rover discover while on Mars?
Opal.
True or False? George W. Bush was President when the Curiosity Rover was launched.
When was the mission launched?
November, 26, 2011