Astronautics

Astronautics is all about...

• the study of space flight

• the study of flight through the atmosphere

• the study of aviators and their research

• the study of the universe and the planets

Which is NOT a reason why we need to have space exploration?

• To address fundamental questions about our place in the Universe and the history of our solar system

• To expand technology and create new industries through innovation.

• To foster a peaceful connection with other nations by collaborating on joint projects.

• To compete against other countries to demonstrate technological prowess

What two countries were in the Space Race?

• USA and Canada

• USA and Soviet Union

• Soviet Union and Russia

• USA and France

What was the first satellite to orbit Earth?

• Liberty Bell 7

• Freedom 7

• Mercury

• Sputnik

What NASA mission landed on the moon?

• Apollo

• Gemini

• Mercury

• Galex

Why was the Gemini mission named Gemini?

• It was cool

• It means twins and two people were being sent at a time

• It was named after the first astronaut Grim Gemini

• It launched two spaceships using twin rockets.

What is the most appropriate definition for a space probe?

• A small rocky or metallic body in outer space.

• An unpiloted, unmanned device sent to explore space and gather scientific information.

• An object that orbits (moves around) another object in space.

• A snowball of frozen gas, rock and dust that orbit the Sun.

What are the four basic parts to a liquid fuel rocket?

• Payload, Argon Tank, Oxygen tank, and engine
• Payload, Fuel tank , Oxygen tank, and Engine
• Nose cone, Fuel tank , Oxygen tank, and Engine
• All of the above

What is NOT considered as a 'payload' in space craft?

• fuel (liquid hydrogen)

• cargo

• passengers

• scientific instruments/ equipment

The minimum speed to launch a satellite into orbit in space is about... (kilometres per hour)

• 5000 kph

• 10000 kph

• 25000 kph

• 50000 kph