Space Exploration Flashcard

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What is the study of space called?

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Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the universe as a whole.

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What is NASA's most famous space telescope, launched in 1990?

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The Hubble Space Telescope is a space telescope that has provided some of the most detailed images of distant galaxies and other celestial phenomena.

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Which Apollo mission failed to land on the Moon but made a successful return to Earth?

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Apollo 13 was the third crewed mission intended to land on the Moon, but it experienced a critical failure and returned safely to Earth.

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What was the first reusable spacecraft?

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The Space Shuttle was the first reusable spacecraft, allowing multiple missions to be flown with the same vehicle.

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Which spacecraft carried the first American woman into space?

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The Columbia spacecraft carried Sally Ride, the first American woman, into space in 1983.

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What is the difference between astronomy and astrology?

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Astronomy is a science that studies celestial bodies and the universe, while astrology is a belief system that suggests a relationship between the positions of celestial bodies and events on Earth.

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What is the purpose of a space telescope?

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A space telescope is designed to observe astronomical objects without the interference of Earth's atmosphere, allowing for clearer images.

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What was the significance of the Apollo 11 mission?

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Apollo 11 was the first mission to land humans on the Moon, with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the lunar surface.

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What is the main function of the International Space Station (ISS)?

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The ISS serves as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory where scientific research is conducted in astrobiology, astronomy, meteorology, and other fields.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is an object that orbits a planet or star, which can be natural (like the Moon) or artificial (like communication satellites).