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How often do Mars and Earth have a suitable position for a transfer orbit?
How often do Mars and Earth have a suitable position for a transfer orbit?
- Every 6 months
- Every 18-24 months
- Every 25-26 months (correct)
- Every 12 months
What is the time window for spacecraft launch from Earth to Mars?
What is the time window for spacecraft launch from Earth to Mars?
- Around 6-8 weeks
- Around 3-4 days
- Around 1 month
- Around 2-3 weeks (correct)
Why is autonomous navigation needed for Mars orbit insertion and Entry-Descent-Landing on Mars?
Why is autonomous navigation needed for Mars orbit insertion and Entry-Descent-Landing on Mars?
- For faster communication between Mars and Earth
- To conserve spacecraft fuel
- To avoid space debris near Mars
- Due to the distance between Mars and Earth causing a signal delay of 5-20 minutes (correct)
How long does it take for a spacecraft to complete half-a-transfer-orbit from Earth to Mars?
How long does it take for a spacecraft to complete half-a-transfer-orbit from Earth to Mars?
Which factor influences fuel consumption in Mars missions?
Which factor influences fuel consumption in Mars missions?
What is the most fuel-efficient orbit to reach Mars according to the text?
What is the most fuel-efficient orbit to reach Mars according to the text?
What is the main purpose of spacecraft structure?
What is the main purpose of spacecraft structure?
Which type of materials are typically used for spacecraft structure?
Which type of materials are typically used for spacecraft structure?
What is the role of thermal control in a spacecraft?
What is the role of thermal control in a spacecraft?
Which heat transport mechanisms are mentioned in the text?
Which heat transport mechanisms are mentioned in the text?
Why is it essential for thermal control to function throughout the spacecraft's life?
Why is it essential for thermal control to function throughout the spacecraft's life?
What type of testing is mentioned in relation to spacecraft structure?
What type of testing is mentioned in relation to spacecraft structure?
When did the scientists from CU/LASP and UCB/SSL propose the MAVEN mission to NASA?
When did the scientists from CU/LASP and UCB/SSL propose the MAVEN mission to NASA?
What was the cost limit per mission for proposals to NASA's 'Mars Scout Program'?
What was the cost limit per mission for proposals to NASA's 'Mars Scout Program'?
How many missions were proposed to NASA's program in 2007?
How many missions were proposed to NASA's program in 2007?
Which entity had a leading role in the Mars mission MAVEN according to the text?
Which entity had a leading role in the Mars mission MAVEN according to the text?
What happened to the 'Mars Scout Program' after being proposed by the MAVEN mission team?
What happened to the 'Mars Scout Program' after being proposed by the MAVEN mission team?
How many finalists were selected from the 20 missions proposed to NASA's program in 2007?
How many finalists were selected from the 20 missions proposed to NASA's program in 2007?
What was the reason behind the postponement of launches for some Mars missions?
What was the reason behind the postponement of launches for some Mars missions?
Why do space missions like those to Mars face complications or failures?
Why do space missions like those to Mars face complications or failures?
What is one of the key tasks of a project management team for space missions?
What is one of the key tasks of a project management team for space missions?
Why are launch windows from Earth to Mars limited to specific time frames?
Why are launch windows from Earth to Mars limited to specific time frames?
What was the main reason behind selecting the MAVEN mission for full development in 2008?
What was the main reason behind selecting the MAVEN mission for full development in 2008?
Apart from delays, what other real-world problems can project management of space missions involve?
Apart from delays, what other real-world problems can project management of space missions involve?
What method is primarily used for heat exchange between spacecraft and the space environment?
What method is primarily used for heat exchange between spacecraft and the space environment?
In thermal control engineering, what temperature range is considered as conventional?
In thermal control engineering, what temperature range is considered as conventional?
What is the purpose of cooling light sensors on spacecraft to cryogenic temperatures?
What is the purpose of cooling light sensors on spacecraft to cryogenic temperatures?
Why is compensating for temperature differences important in thermal control for spacecraft?
Why is compensating for temperature differences important in thermal control for spacecraft?
At what temperature range are high-temperature protection systems utilized in thermal control engineering?
At what temperature range are high-temperature protection systems utilized in thermal control engineering?
What is a common purpose of thermal radiators on spacecraft?
What is a common purpose of thermal radiators on spacecraft?
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