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ROBOTIC ROVERS
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Assignments::
1. Answer the Quiz question by finding the answer on the Internet
2. Why did the Russian rovers have 8 wheels instaed of 4?
3. How was electricity generated for the wheels?
4. What could happen to a rover on Mars if it was driven only by remote control?
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Assignments::
5. How are rovers tested for the technicians to be sure that rovers survive on remote planets?
6. What are the "Spirit" and "Opportunity" rovers equipped with for their missions?
7. Why would a rover for Venus have to be built differently from those that are used on Mars?
8. Under what circumstances would you be prepared to take part in a Mars mission? OR: Why would you not even think of going to Mars on a voluntary expedition?
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From: pp. 198-199
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