Space Missions Quiz

Who is the person in charge of the astronauts onboard a space vehicle?

• Flight Director

• Mission Commander

• Simulator

• Rover

What is the role of a Flight Director?

• Supervises a space mission from Mission Control

• Sends or receives information

• Operates remotely operated vehicles

• Provides medical assistance

What is a Simulator in the context of space missions?

• A device that permits the passage of people and objects between areas

• A step-by-step set of written instructions for performing a job

• An artificial environment created to resemble an actual place

• A branch of engineering related to robots

What are Task Cards used for?

• Sending or receiving information

• Getting ships from place to place

• Performing a job following written instructions

• Treating illnesses and injuries

What is the purpose of an Airlock in space missions?

• To send or receive information

• To assist humans with robots

• To permit the passage of people and objects while minimizing pressure changes

• To explore distant locations

What does the abbreviation COM stand for?

• Communication

• Command

• Computer

• Community

What is the focus of Navigation (NAV) in space missions?

• The science of medicine

• The science of getting ships, aircraft, or spacecraft from place to place

• The operation of robots

• The passage of people and objects between areas

What does MED stand for in the context of space missions?

• Media

• Medical

• Medium

• Meditation

What is Robotics (BOT) concerned with?

• The passage of people and objects between areas

• The science of getting ships from place to place

• The engineering branch that deals with robots

• The operation of remotely operated vehicles

What is a Rover (ROV) used for in space exploration?

• Sending or receiving information

• Supervising space missions

• Exploring distant locations remotely

• Providing medical assistance