Dragonfly Mission

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What is the primary scientific objective of the Dragonfly mission?

  1. To study the surface of Titan.

  2. To search for signs of life on Titan.

  3. To study the atmosphere of Titan.

  4. To study the geology of Titan.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dragonfly mission is designed to study the surface of Titan, Saturn's largest moon, and to investigate its methane lakes and rivers.

What type of spacecraft is Dragonfly?

  1. A lander.

  2. A rover.

  3. A drone.

  4. A balloon.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dragonfly is a rotorcraft, which is a type of aircraft that uses rotors to generate lift and thrust. It is the first rotorcraft to be sent to another planet.

How many rotors does Dragonfly have?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dragonfly has eight rotors, which are arranged in two sets of four. The rotors are powered by electric motors.

What is the wingspan of Dragonfly?

  1. 1 meter

  2. 2 meters

  3. 3 meters

  4. 4 meters


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dragonfly has a wingspan of 3 meters, which is about the same as a small helicopter.

How long will Dragonfly spend on Titan?

  1. 2 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 10 years

  4. 15 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dragonfly is expected to spend about 2 years on Titan, exploring its surface and collecting data.

What is the name of the lake that Dragonfly will visit?

  1. Kraken Mare

  2. Ligeia Mare

  3. Punga Mare

  4. Ontario Lacus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kraken Mare is the largest lake on Titan, and it is one of the primary targets for Dragonfly's exploration.

What is the composition of Titan's atmosphere?

  1. Mostly nitrogen and methane

  2. Mostly carbon dioxide and oxygen

  3. Mostly hydrogen and helium

  4. Mostly argon and neon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titan's atmosphere is composed of mostly nitrogen and methane, with trace amounts of other gases.

What is the surface temperature of Titan?

  1. -180 degrees Celsius

  2. -100 degrees Celsius

  3. -20 degrees Celsius

  4. 0 degrees Celsius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titan's surface temperature is about -180 degrees Celsius, which is extremely cold.

What is the atmospheric pressure on Titan?

  1. 1.5 times that of Earth

  2. 2 times that of Earth

  3. 3 times that of Earth

  4. 4 times that of Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The atmospheric pressure on Titan is about 1.5 times that of Earth, which is relatively high.

What is the name of the mission that sent the Huygens probe to Titan?

  1. Cassini-Huygens

  2. Voyager 1

  3. Voyager 2

  4. Pioneer 11


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cassini-Huygens mission was a joint mission between NASA and the European Space Agency that sent the Cassini spacecraft and the Huygens probe to Saturn and Titan.

When was the Dragonfly mission launched?

  1. 2027

  2. 2028

  3. 2029

  4. 2030


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dragonfly mission is scheduled to launch in 2027.

When is Dragonfly expected to arrive at Titan?

  1. 2034

  2. 2035

  3. 2036

  4. 2037


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dragonfly is expected to arrive at Titan in 2034.

How many scientific instruments does Dragonfly carry?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dragonfly carries nine scientific instruments to study Titan's surface, atmosphere, and geology.

What is the name of the Dragonfly mission's principal investigator?

  1. Elizabeth Turtle

  2. Lori Glaze

  3. Thomas Zurbuchen

  4. Jim Green


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elizabeth Turtle is the principal investigator for the Dragonfly mission.

What is the total cost of the Dragonfly mission?

  1. $2 billion

  2. $3 billion

  3. $4 billion

  4. $5 billion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The total cost of the Dragonfly mission is estimated to be around $3 billion.

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