The Buran

What was the first and only flight date of the Buran shuttle?

• November 15, 1988

• December 12, 1989

• October 10, 1987

• January 1, 1990

Which institution began the development of the Buran shuttle?

• NASA

• Central Aerohydrodynamic Institution

• Baikonur Cosmodrome

• Roscosmos

What was the primary purpose of the Buran shuttle?

• Military payloads

• Space debris collection

• Commercial flights

• Tourism

What was the total engine thrust of the Buran shuttle?

• 173,000 N

• 100,000 N

• 150,000 N

• 200,000 N

How many tons could the Buran shuttle carry to low Earth orbit?

• 30 tons

• 20 tons

• 15 tons

• 25 tons

What was the length of the Buran shuttle?

• 35.0 m

• 40.0 m

• 30.0 m

• 36.4 m

What type of mission was the Buran's maiden flight?

• Unmanned

• Manned

• Cargo

• Test flight

From which launch site was the Buran shuttle launched?

• Kennedy Space Center

• Baikonur Cosmodrome

• Cape Canaveral

• Vandenberg Air Force Base

How many orbits did the Buran complete during its mission?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• One

What led to the cancellation of the Buran program?

• Collapse of the Soviet Union

• Technical failures

• Funding issues

• International treaties