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1. We should consider testing systems for a human Mars mission on the Moon because:

There are many similarities between the lunar and Mars environment
Crews can return home quickly if necessary
Supplies can be sent to the moon more easily
There is a chance for a life saving rescue
All of the above

2. An early concept for a Mars Mission was introduced on "The Wonderful World of Disney" by NASA scientist,:

Carl Sagan
Werner Von Braun
Robert Zubrin
Chesley Bonestell
Neil Armstrong

3. Spacecraft designs for a Mars mission have included all of the following except:

Artificial gravity
Nuclear propulsion
Hyperdrives
Electric Propulsion
Solar sails

4. In-situ resource utilization for a Mars mission is a design for the:

Development of new technologies while on Mars
Building of a power plant for electricity on Mars
Using the Martian soil to make bricks to build habitats
Using the resources of the Martian atmosphere to make fuel
Building laboratories on Mars for scientists

5. One model for a Mars Habitat and Crew Transfer Vehicle using inflatable technology being tested at the Johnson Space Center is called the:

Marshab
TransHab
Spacehab
Spacelab
Skylab

6. Scientists developing plant growth systems for use on Moon or Mars missions are considering what type of lighting system?

Light emitting diodes
Collection of solar radiation
Fiber optics
High pressure sodium lamps
All of the above

7. A spacesuit for Mars would need to be:

Heavier than a zero g spacesuit
Lighter than a zero g spacesuit
About the same weight as a zero g spacesuit
About the same weight as a moon spacesuit
None of the above

8. One of the differences between a zero-g space suit and a Mars suit is that a Mars suit will also need:

Dust protection
Air supply
Temperature regulation
Good mobility
A communications system


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