Consider the following statements about the 'Curiosity' rover: 1. It

Consider the following statements about the ‘Curiosity’ rover:

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1. It is a robotic mission for exploration of the Mars launched by NASA.
2. It is powered by solar energy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer is Right!

Answer is Wrong!

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UPSC CAPF – 2012

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Statement 1: The Curiosity rover is part of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission. It is a robotic mission designed to explore the Gale Crater on Mars as part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program. This statement is correct. Statement 2: The Curiosity rover is not powered by solar energy. Due to the potential for dust storms and the distance from the Sun, it uses a Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG), which provides continuous power by converting the heat from the radioactive decay of plutonium-238 into electricity. This statement is incorrect.

RTGs are often used for long-duration space missions, especially those exploring the outer solar system or surface missions on bodies like Mars where solar power is unreliable or insufficient.

The primary goals of the Curiosity mission include determining if Mars ever had the environmental conditions suitable for microbial life, studying the planet’s geology and climate, and preparing for human exploration.

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