Space Exploration Flashcards

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In 2015, what U.S. astronaut broke the record for the longest consecutive period spent in space by an American astronaut?

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Scott Kelly

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Which mission was the first to successfully land on the moon?

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Apollo 11

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Which astronaut was aboard Apollo 11's Columbia module?

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Michael Collins

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What does ISS stand for?

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International Space Station

Front

How many main structural components, known as modules, comprise the International Space Station?

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16

Front

What condition occurs when gravity is so weak, one appears to be weightless and float in space?

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microgravity

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Who was the American president when NASA was established?

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President Eisenhower

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Spirit and Opportunity

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Names of two Mars rovers

Front

Moves around

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rover

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Company that launched a Tesla Model S car into space

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SpaceX