Mars Mission Logistics and Measurements

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How far away is the Schiaparelli crater from Mark?

3,200 kilometers

How many months before a mission does NASA send to the MAV?

48 months

How far away is Houston from Mars?

4 to 20 light-minutes

How long did it take Ares 4's MAV to get to Mars?

11 months Signup and view all the answers

Of the distance required to reach the Schiaparelli crater, how many kilometers is nice, smooth terrain?

650 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

What was the operational radius for Mark's mission?

10 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

How many kilometers can a rover travel on a full charge?

35 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

What is the least number of days it might take Mark to get to Ares 4?

35 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the top speed in kilometers per hour that a rover can travel?

25 kilometers per hour Signup and view all the answers

How many square meters of solar paneling does Mark have?

over 100 square meters Signup and view all the answers

How many solar cell panels will Mark need to bring with him on his trip to Ares 4?

14 panels Signup and view all the answers

How long does Mark wait for the resin for his saddlebags to set up?

1 hour Signup and view all the answers

At what angle do solar cells sit in the lightweight lattice that holds them?

14 degree-angle Signup and view all the answers

What does Johanssen like to read?

Agatha Christie Signup and view all the answers

On Sol 79, how long has Mark been on the road?

8 days Signup and view all the answers

How long can Mark go in a day before his first battery runs out?

2 hours Signup and view all the answers

How long does Mark have to sit around while his batteries recharge?

12 hours Signup and view all the answers

If Mark makes a trip to Ares 4, how long does he think it will take?

50 days Signup and view all the answers

On Sol 80, how far does Mark reckon he is from Pathfinder?

100 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

What is the actual name of the Pathfinder site?

Carl Sagan Memorial Station Signup and view all the answers

How far does the Hab's nav beacon reach?

40 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

On Sol 75, what does Mark name the valley that allows him to follow the hills rather than simply navigate by Phobos?

Lewis Valley Signup and view all the answers

Phobos is the god of ______________?

Fear Signup and view all the answers

How many sols does Mark navigate through the valley which he names?

3 Signup and view all the answers

On Sol 81, how far is Mark from Pathfinder?

22 kilometers Signup and view all the answers

When Mark landed on Mars, which crewman was he out of the MDV?

Fifth Signup and view all the answers

Of all people who had stepped on Mars, what number was Mark?

Seventeenth Signup and view all the answers

On Sol 82, what landmark does Mark see that indicates he is near Pathfinder?

Twin Peaks Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Distance and Time Measurements

Schiaparelli crater is located 3,200 kilometers away from Mark.
NASA sends a mission to the MAV 48 months prior to launch.
Travel distance from Houston to Mars can vary between 4 to 20 light-minutes.
Ares 4's MAV requires 11 months to reach Mars.
650 kilometers of the journey to Schiaparelli is on nice, smooth terrain.

Rover and Mission Operations

Mark's mission has an operational radius of 10 kilometers.
A rover can travel up to 35 kilometers on a full charge.
The top speed of Mark’s rover is 25 kilometers per hour.
Mark has over 100 square meters of solar paneling available for energy.

Solar Requirements

For his journey to Ares 4, Mark needs to bring 14 solar cell panels.
Solar cells are mounted at a 14-degree angle for optimal energy capture.

Journey Timeline and Logistics

It may take a minimum of 35 days for Mark to reach Ares 4.
Mark estimates that his trip to Ares 4 could last up to 50 days.
On Sol 79, Mark has been traveling for 8 days.
Mark can operate the rover for only 2 hours before needing to recharge the battery, which takes 12 hours to complete.

On Sol 80, Mark estimates he is 100 kilometers from Pathfinder.
The actual name for the Pathfinder site is the Carl Sagan Memorial Station.
The Hab’s navigation beacon has a reach of 40 kilometers.
Mark names a navigational feature "Lewis Valley," where he can follow hills instead of relying solely on Phobos.

Personal Details and Context

Mark is the fifth crewman to exit the MDV upon landing on Mars.
He is the seventeenth person overall to have stepped on Mars.
On Sol 81, he is 22 kilometers away from Pathfinder.
Mark notes the Twin Peaks as a landmark indicating proximity to Pathfinder.
Johanssen enjoys reading Agatha Christie novels.

Martian Mythology

Phobos is the god of fear in mythology.

Mark navigates through Lewis Valley for a total of 3 sols to simplify his route toward his objectives.

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Test your knowledge on the distance and time measurements related to a Mars mission. This quiz covers the operational aspects of rover missions, solar energy requirements, and journey timelines. Perfect for anyone interested in space exploration!