How long does it take for a spacecraft to typically reach Mars from Earth?
2-3 weeks
3-4 months
7-8 months
1-2 years
Which famous entrepreneur founded SpaceX with the goal of colonizing Mars?
Jeff Bezos
Richard Branson
Elon Musk
Bill Gates
Which movie starring Matt Damon features a stranded astronaut on Mars?
Gravity
Interstellar
The Martian
Ad Astra
What is the largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars?
Mount Everest
Mauna Kea
Olympus Mons
Mount Vesuvius
Which famous astronomer is known as the 'Father of Mars Science'?
Galileo Galilei
Giovanni Schiaparelli
Nicolaus Copernicus
Johannes Kepler
Which Mars rover set the record for longest-operating Mars rover?
Spirit
Curiosity
Opportunity
Perseverance
How far is Mars from Earth at its closest approach?
34 million miles
55 million miles
78 million miles
93 million miles
What famous canal-like features on Mars were later proven not to exist?
Martian Rivers
Martian Canals
Martian Valleys
Martian Lakes
What is the name of the largest canyon system on Mars?
Olympus Valley
Marineris Canyon
Valles Marineris
Tharsis Ridge
Which Mars rover famously sang 'Happy Birthday' to itself?
Spirit
Opportunity
Curiosity
Perseverance
