FAQ Index

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General Questions

How much does the mission cost?
What ever happened to Mars Observer?

Spacecraft Questions

What is Surveyor made of?
What are the dimensions of Surveyor?
How long did it take to build Surveyor?
How fast does Surveyor transmit data to Earth?
What happened to Surveyor's solar panel?

Flight Plan Questions

How long will the mission last?
How long does it take to reach Mars?
How often will Surveyor circle Mars?
Why does it take so long to get data back from Mars?
Will Surveyor ever return to Earth?

Mars Science Questions

What are the highest and lowest elevations on Mars?
How long is a day and year on Mars?
What is the strength of the Martian gravity?

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