Space Trash, Space Treasure Quiz

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What was the first known human-made object to unintentionally explode in space?

• Hubble Telescope

• Transit 4A satellite

• Sputnik 1

• Apollo 11

What is the Kessler Syndrome?

• A phenomenon where space debris increases the probability of collisions

• A theory about the expansion of the universe

• A type of rocket engine

• A space exploration technique

Which orbit is known for being particularly congested?

• Low Earth Orbit

• Medium Earth Orbit

• High Earth Orbit

• Geostationary Orbit

What event in 2009 raised awareness about space debris?

• The launch of the International Space Station

• A U.S. communications satellite colliding with a defunct Russian satellite

• The founding of SpaceX

• The introduction of the Outer Space Treaty

Approximately how many trackable objects are believed to be in orbit?

• About 30,000 objects

• About 100,000 objects

• About 10,000 objects

• About 1,000 objects

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What is the most vulnerable object in orbital space from the perspective of human safety?

• The Moon

• Weather satellites

• Satellites used for GPS

• The International Space Station

What are some proposed methods to clean up space debris?

• Using giant nets and robotic arms

• Using lasers to destroy debris

• Sending astronauts to collect debris manually

• Increasing the size of debris to make it fall to Earth

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Who is known as 'Dr. Space Junk'?

• Donald Kessler

• Alice Gorman

• Elon Musk

• Carl Sagan

What does Alice Gorman believe about certain pieces of space debris?

• They should all be immediately destroyed

• They have cultural and historical value

• They are a potential energy source

• They pose no real threat