Astronomy: Unit 6 REVIEW' 80%=Extra Credit

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What is Blue Origin?

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A private aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company founded by Jeff Bezos.

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What was the Challenger disaster?

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The explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger shortly after launch on January 28, 1986, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members.

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Who was Yuri Gagarin?

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The first human to orbit the Earth, completing one orbit on April 12, 1961.

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Who was Neil Armstrong?

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The first man to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969.

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What is the Starlink Project?

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A project by SpaceX aimed at creating a global satellite internet system.

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What is SpaceX?

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A private aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company founded by Elon Musk.

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What is the significance of the Apollo 11 mission?

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It was the first mission to land humans on the moon, marking a significant achievement in space exploration.

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What is a space shuttle?

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A reusable spacecraft designed to transport astronauts and cargo to and from low Earth orbit.

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What is the purpose of NASA?

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research.

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What is the International Space Station (ISS)?

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A habitable space station that serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory.