Space Shuttle Saga Quiz

When was the first space shuttle launched?

• 1975

• 1981

• 1986

• 1992

What are the main components of a space shuttle?

• Orbiter, External Tank, Solid Rocket Boosters

• Command Module, Service Module, Lunar Module

• Capsule, Heat Shield, Parachutes

• Orbiter, Fuel Cells, Launch Tower

What was the primary challenge of space shuttle re-entry into Earth's atmosphere?

• Avoiding space debris

• Maintaining communication with mission control

• Managing the intense heat from atmospheric friction

• Ensuring enough fuel for landing

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Which space shuttle mission deployed the Hubble Space Telescope?

• STS-31

• STS-1

• STS-107

• STS-61

How many space shuttles were built by NASA?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 8

What was the name of the first space shuttle?

• Challenger

• Discovery

• Columbia

• Endeavour

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Space Shuttle Program?

• To build the International Space Station

• To conduct scientific research in space

• To offer commercial satellite launch services

• To explore beyond the solar system

What caused the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986?

• A fuel tank explosion

• Failure of the heat shield

• An O-ring seal in its right solid rocket booster failed

• Collision with space debris

How did the Space Shuttle land back on Earth?

• Using parachutes into the ocean

• As a glider on a runway

• Vertical landing using rockets

• Airbag deployment on rough terrain

What was the primary reason for the retirement of the Space Shuttle Program?

• High operational costs

• Lack of missions

• Safety concerns

• All of the above

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