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100

Yuri Gagarin was the first human in space when he launched on April 12, 1961. What was the name of the spacecraft that carried him?

Vostok 1

100

What should you read before working with a chemical?

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)s

100

Jackie wrote her debut novel in 2021/2022, in which US State is the book based?

Maine

100

Name the three systems for timekeeping, expense reporting, and vacation requests

Deltek/CostPoint, Concur, and Workday

100
What date is the next Blue Quarterly Update Meeting?

April 28

200

Saturn V rockets are known for launching the Apollo missions. What rockets launched the Gemini missions?

Titan II rockets

200

For proper typing ergonomics, at what angle should your elbows be?

90 - 110 degrees

200

Mike's dog, Thor, is what breed?

Bernedoodle

200
What is the effective date of merit increases?

Friday, April 15

200
The Verne building in Kent due to a wet and early spring have two new residents...two Norwegian Ridgeback tortoises. What are their names?

Gradatim and Ferociter

300

Albert II was the first monkey in space. To date, how many monkeys have flown in space?

32 monkeys

300

All combustibles and flammables should be at least ______ feet away from the point of hot work operations. 

35 Feets

300

Mike's side hustle is working as a DJ for weddings and special events. What is his DJ name?

DJ Mike-Drop

300

2022 goal reviews are forthcoming. When writing SMART goals, what does the acronym SMART mean?

Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound

300
New Glenn was recently selected by Amazon for 27 launches of which program?

Project Kuiper

400

Sally Ride was the first American woman in space. Who was the first female Shuttle pilot?

Eileen Collins

400

What body part/organ makes up nearly 45% of all head injuries?

Eye injuries

400

Which sport has Mike and Jackie not played or coached? (Baseball, Basketball, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, or Track) 

Baseball

400

What week is blocked for team building?

October 17 - 21

400

In Q1 of 2022 how many interviews did Bar Raisers across Blue conduct?

980 interviews

500

The International Space Station is the longest continuous human presence in space (in orbit to present 21.5 years), what space station held the record prior to ISS succeeding it?

Mir (Russian for 'peace') was in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) from 1986 to 1996. 

500

What percentage of workplace deaths in the US occur due to employees falling?

36.5%

500

Jackie owns a working farm that has been in her family for generations. What is the name of the farm?

Persephone Acres

500

Between March and May 2022, we have on-boarded or hired six teammates. What are the first and last names of our six new team members?

Eric Asinas, Katie Cash, Tamara Craft, Kai Lanning-Black, Eva Sevilla, and John Spizer

500

What are the five (5) company priorities for 2022?

1) Qualify the BE-4 engine for Vulcan 2) Safely fly six human flights of New Shepard 3) Proof New Glenn's first stage tanks 4) Complete preliminary design of Blue Ring for Pathfinder mission 5) Lay down physical and business infrastructure