Vocabulary from NASA’s Space Shuttle Program

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What was the primary purpose of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program?

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To transport astronauts and cargo to space

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Orbit in space travel

Back

The curved path a spacecraft follows around a planet

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What made space shuttles different from earlier spacecraft?

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They were reusable

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What does re-entry refer to?

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The return of a spacecraft into Earth’s atmosphere

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Why was the Space Shuttle Program significant?

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It allowed for frequent human space travel

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Challenge astronauts face in space?

Back

Microgravity affecting their bodies

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What was one major accomplishment of the Space Shuttle Program?

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Construction of the International Space Station

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What is the function of a space shuttle’s external fuel tank?

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To store and provide fuel for launch

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How did the Space Shuttle Program impact scientific research?

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It allowed experiments to be conducted in space

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Payload

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The cargo and equipment carried by a spacecraft