Aerospace Engineering
Name one thing besides rockets that aerospace engineers can make
What is the largest ocean on the planet?
Pacific Ocean
What two clubs created APRL?
APL and Eclipse
What was the first country in space?
Soviet Union
Which is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Venus
What year did humans land on the moon?
1969
What country has launched the most rockets into space?
Russia
What did APL stand for?
Aggie Propulsion Lab
What was the first living thing in space?
Fruit flies
What are the storms produced by the sun called?
Solar storms
What decade was the term "aerospace" first used?
1950's
What country was the first liquid-fueled rocket launched?
USA (Massachusetts)
Name all the subteams
Electrical, Vehicle (Airframe and Recovery), Propfeed, Engine, Operations
What was the name of the first dog sent to space?
Laika
What is the only planet not named after a God?
Earth
How many parts does a 747 have?
~6 million
How many countries operate the international space station?
15
Name 7 leads
Options: Bramasto, Daniel N., Jackson, Kendall, Kevin, Aila, Ali, Daniel F., Emmett, Eva, Hieu, Kayla, Richard, Rooster, Rowan, Wilson
What was the name of the first monkey in space?
Albert II
What do scientists call the disk that encircles a back hole?
Accretion Disk
How many pounds of thrust did the Saturn V produce at takeoff?
7.5 million pounds
How many stars are there on the Australian flag?
6
What is the target altitude for our rocket?
30,000 feet
Who was the first woman in space?
Valentina Tereshkova
Which are the most common types of galaxies in the universe?
Elliptical galaxies