Challenger Learning Center Vocabulary

Front

Who is responsible for overseeing the astronauts onboard a space vehicle?

Back

Mission Commander

Front

What is an artificial environment created to resemble an actual place?

Back

Simulator

Front

Which of the following refers to step-by-step written instructions for performing a job? A) Task Cards, B) Flight Director, C) Communication, D) Geology

Back

Task Cards

Front

What device allows people and objects to pass between areas while minimizing pressure change and air loss?

Back

Airlock

Front

What is the term for the science of sending or receiving information?

Back

Communication

Front

Which term refers to the science of getting spacecraft from place to place, determining position, course, and distance?

Back

Navigation

Front

What is the term for anything related to the science of medicine or treatment of illness and injuries?

Back

Medical

Front

What branch of engineering involves the design and operation of robots?

Back

Robotics

Front

What term refers to an unmanned tool used for exploring distant locations?

Back

Rover

Front

What science focuses on the history of the Earth and its life, especially recorded in rocks?

Back

Geology