Space Technology
What is the purpose of a space shuttle?
To carry astronauts and equipment to other space crafts
True or false: Satellites were created to help advance technology on Earth and help gather / transmit information
True
Being in a small enclousure is an example of what kind of Space Hazard?
Physical
Who was the first person to invent the telescope?
Hans Lippershey
Advantage of a telescope being out in space?
A ______________ orbits earth & transmits information.
Satellite
GPS
Explain why astronauts must exercise more in space than on Earth?
Their muscles weaken from not being used so in order to not lose a lot of muscle they must exercise to keep their muscles in shape.
What are the two main kinds of telescopes?
reflecting & refracting
What does PLSS stand for?
Portable Life Support System
Where do Astronauts live while working out in space?
Why must we use 3 satellites to track someone's location?
It doesn't have to pump as much to circulate blood.
The invention of the telescope allows us to ___________________________________________.
Which two countries were apart of the famous "space race"
USA & Russia
What space technology is responsible for exploring other plants we cannot go to using robots.
Space Probes
What are the 4 main uses of artificial satellites
communication, observation & research, remote sensing, personal tracking
without ______________ _____________ our breathing rate and heart beat are affected.
Atmospheric Pressure
Who was the first person credited with using the telescope to study space?
Galileo
What is the function of the PLSS?
To keep astronauts safe and alive while outside the space craft.
What does "ISS" stand for?
International Space Station
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
Having "no water" is an example of what kind of space hazard?
environmental
What kind of telescope was launched in 1990 & now orbits 600km above earth, & what is its name?
reflecting & the Hubble Space Telescope
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