Mars Exploration
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Which NASA rover, landing in 2021, carried the first helicopter to fly on another planet?
About Mars Exploration
Give your memory a workout with Mars Exploration: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Test your knowledge of humanity's quest to explore the Red Planet Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which NASA rover, landing in 2021, carried the first helicopter to fly on another planet?
Answer: Perseverance
2. What is the name of the small helicopter that made history by flying on Mars?
Answer: Ingenuity
3. What gives Mars its distinctive red color?
Answer: Iron oxide (rust) on its surface
4. Which is the tallest known volcano in the solar system, located on Mars?
Answer: Olympus Mons
5. NASA's twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity landed on Mars in what year?
Answer: 2004
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Mars Exploration fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Mars Exploration?
Mars Exploration has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Mars Exploration free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Mars Exploration — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Mars Exploration take?
Most players finish Mars Exploration in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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