Different technologies
Why are uncrewed vessels considered 'better'
Lower cost and risk factors
What type of space exploration is already possible?
Interplanetary exploration
The year of the first moon landing
What is 1969?
What is the third planet from the sun
Earth
When did the Universe start expanding?
13.8 billion years ago
What are 2 different types of technology used in space?
Space vehicles - Space crafts, satellites, space stations, orbital launch vehicles, Deep space communication, support infrastructure equipment (Any 2 accepted)
How long would it take a spacecraft traveling at 80,000 km/h to reach Neptune?
About six years
What were the first animals in space?
Fruit flies, launched by the US in 1947
How many moons does Jupiter have?
95
Approximately how long does it take for sunlight to reach Earth?
About 8 minutes and 20 seconds.
What is the main hazards before taking off for a space expedition
Huge amounts of energy, The early release of this energy
What must humans be protected from during interplanetary travel due to health risks?
Ionizing radiation and microgravity effects
Who was the first human in space?
Yuri Gagarin
Which direction does Venus rotate on its axis?
Clockwise
What animal is Laika, and what year was she sent to space?
A dog, 1957
What are the names of the 5 uncrewed spacecrafts that are currently out of our solar system?
Voyager 1, Voyager 2, New Horizons, Pioneer 10, Pioneer 11
Rank the levels of space exploration from most feasible to least feasible.
Interplanetary, interstellar, intergalactic
What was the main goal of the NASA curiosity rover
To determine whether Mars ever had conditions suitable for life.
What is the average surface temperature of Venus?
464°C
What is the temperature of the universe (in Celcius)
-270℃
Why is Interstellar travel considered not probable with current technology?
Due to current propulsion technology
What could happen if a spacecraft moving near light speed collides with a tiny particle in interstellar space?
It would produce an explosion similar to a nuclear blast
What year was the first space station launched?
1971
How long does it take Neptune to complete one orbit of the sun (one Neptunian year)?
About 165 Earth years.
How much money does a NASA space suit cost?
$12 Million