[1] What is the main objective of the Mars Odyssey mission?

a) To search for signs of life on Mars

b) To study the geology and atmosphere of Mars

c) To search for water on Mars

d) To search for potential resources for future human exploration

[2] What type of orbiter is the Mars Odyssey spacecraft?

a) Polar orbiter

b) Geostationary orbiter

c) Sun-synchronous orbiter

d) Low Earth orbiter

[3] What instrument on the Mars Odyssey spacecraft is used to study the planet's geology?

a) Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS)

b] Mars Radiation Environment Experiment (MARIE)

c) High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE)

d) Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS)

[4] How long has the Mars Odyssey spacecraft been in operation?

a) 5 years

b) 10 years

c) 15 years

d) 20 years

[5] What is the main power source for the Mars Odyssey spacecraft?

a) Solar panels

b) Nuclear power

c) Fuel cells

d) Batteries

[6] What is the approximate distance of Mars from Earth?

a) 15 million kilometers

b) 35 million kilometers

c) 55 million kilometers

d) 75 million kilometers

[7] What is the main purpose of the Gamma Ray Spectrometer (GRS) instrument on the Mars Odyssey spacecraft?

a) To study the composition of the Martian soil

b) To measure the amount of water on Mars

c) To detect the presence of radioactive elements on Mars

d) To study the planet's atmosphere

[8] What is the name of the impact crater that the Mars Odyssey spacecraft studied in depth?

a) Valles Marineris

b) Olympus Mons

c) Gale Crater

d) Isidis Planitia

[9] What is the main difference between the Mars Odyssey mission and the Mars Exploration Rover mission?

a) The Odyssey mission is an orbiter, while the Exploration Rover mission is a lander

b) The Odyssey mission studies the atmosphere, while the Exploration Rover mission studies the geology

c) The Odyssey mission searches for water, while the Exploration Rover mission searches for signs of life

d) The Odyssey mission is operated by NASA, while the Exploration Rover mission is operated by the European Space Agency

[10] What is the estimated lifespan of the Mars Odyssey spacecraft?

a) 3 years

b) 5 years

c) 7 years

d) 10 years

Answers:

[1] b) To study the geology and atmosphere of Mars

[2] c) Sun-synchronous orbiter

[3] a) Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS)

[4] d) 20 years

[5] a) Solar panels

[6] b) 35 million kilometers

[7] c) To detect the presence of radioactive elements on Mars

[8] d) Isidis Planitia

[9] a) The Odyssey mission is an orbiter, while the Exploration Rover mission is a lander

[10] d) 10 years