The Future of Space.....

Who described the 100-Year Starship project?

• Mae Jemison

• NASA's Ames Research Center
• Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
• None of the above

What is the main objective of the 100-Year Starship project?

• To colonize Mars
• To build a spaceship within 100 years
• To foster innovation and enthusiasm for interstellar travel
• To develop tools and technology for space exploration

What does Mae Jemison believe is the reason humans are not on the moon?

• Lack of technology
• Lack of public will and commitment
• Lack of funding
• Lack of interest in space exploration

Who is involved in the 100-Year Starship program besides engineers and astrophysicists?

• Artists and science fiction writers
• Astronauts only
• NASA's Ames Research Center
• DARPA

Why do some people object to funding the space program?

• Lack of humanitarian needs on Earth
• Lack of innovation from space exploration
• Lack of public interest in space travel
• Lack of funding for other programs on Earth

According to Mae Jemison, how does space exploration impact Earth-based programs?

• It leads to innovation and unexpected technology
• It increases public enthusiasm for space
• It fosters collaboration between NASA and DARPA
• It promotes humanitarian efforts on Earth

How long would it take to reach Proxima Centauri with the current rate of travel?

• 40 years
• 1,000 years
• 70,000 years
• It is impossible to reach Proxima Centauri

What method is the 100-Year Starship program exploring to overcome the time limitations of space travel?

• Warping or shrinking space-time
• Developing a new propulsion system
• Both A and B
• None of the above

According to Steltzner, how long has no country been stable for?

• 1,000 years
• 100 years
• 40 years
• It is not mentioned in the text

How does Mae Jemison believe the public has been treated in regards to space exploration?

• The public left space voluntarily
• The public has been left out of space
• The public lost interest in space
• The public was not interested in space exploration