Space Technology
What is the ISS
The ISS is a permanently occupied base for science and technology
Canadarm2
True or False
The sun is a planet
False it is a star
What is the distance of 1 AU?
The distance from Earth to the sun
What is the name of our galaxy?
The Milky Way
How many km does the ISS orbit over the Earths surface
it orbits 400 km above the Earth’s surface
How much is Canada contributing towards the Lunar Gateway program?
$2.05 billion
What are the 2 types of planets?
Rocky planets and Gaseous planets
What does AU stand for?
Astronomical unit
Name the 3 main types of galaxies
Elliptical, spiral, and irregular
Name some ways people have used the sky as a calendar
Stars, Sun calendar, Solstices, Equinoxes'
How long did the Canadarm fly on space shuttles for?
30 years
Name the 4 rocky planets and the 4 gaseous planets
Rocky- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Gaseous- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What does Ly stand for
light year
What are galaxies a system of?
stars, dust, and gasses held together by gravitational forces
How have people navigated the sky
Celestial navigation,
What country is the first to partner with the US on the Lunar Gateway program?
Canada
Name all 8 planets in order
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Where do scientists use light years?
Outside the solar system
What are some other objects in Galaxies?
Star Clusters, Black Holes, Quasars, Dark Matter
What is the Hubble Space Telescope?
The telescope captures pictures of our universe to help scientists on Earth understand it better
What is the Canadarm3?
A smart robotic system that will use advanced software and artificial intelligence technology to help maintain the space station
What is the coldest planet?
Uranus
How many light years away is Neptune?
30au
Name the 3 main galaxies
Andromeda, Milky Way, Triangulum