Leo Rover

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/leo-rover

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the classification?Autonomous robotic planetary exploration vehicle
2. What is the operational domain?Surface of the planet Mars
3. How does the Leo Rover move on Mars?It moves with six wheels and a special rocker‑bogie suspension that lets it stay balanced on rocks, sand, and steep slopes.
4. What tools does the Leo Rover use to find signs of life?The rover has high‑resolution cameras, spectrometers, and a robotic arm that can pick up and analyze rocks for clues of past life.

Astrobiology: The scientific study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe.
Biosignature: A substance, object, or pattern whose origin specifically requires a biological agent.
Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG): A power-generating device that uses the heat from the decay of radioactive material to produce electricity.
In-situ Resource Utilization (ISRU): The concept of using local resources on other planets to support human or robotic missions.