Telescopes
what two things can telescopes detect
heat and radio waves
what is a spacecraft
a vehicle for travelling in space
True or false: on a spacecraft communication is very slow
true, because the distance is further
What do spectroscopes give information about?
molecules, atmospheric conditions and composition
What are the 6 things a space craft needs to supply to support life?
air, water, air temperature, waste disposal, pressure regulation
Why are telescopes important?
They help us know what's in the universe so we can plan exploration
How do you launch a spacecraft?
With a rocket
How long does it take to send a photo from Mars to Earth?
90 minutes
Why do scientists need these?
They give them information about what they might see in space
Why do astronauts need the life supporting systems?
They will not survive without them
What do telescopes do
help us see distant objects in the universe
What two things do spacecrafts need to have for astronauts to survive
oxygen and water
Why do astronauts need communication?
They have to communicate with the team on Earth who supports them.
True or false: Spectroscopes help scientists better understand space rocks
false. The solar system
Name one spacecraft or astronaut
Challenger, Columbia, Discovery
Neil Armstrong
Roberta Bondar
Chris Hadfield