
System 101 Question Set 3
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the most significant risk posed by space debris to operational satellites?
Answer explanation
Space debris can collide with operational satellites, causing significant damage or even complete destruction.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What happens to satellites at the end of their operational life?
Answer explanation
Satellites are typically deorbited or moved to a graveyard orbit at the end of their mission to reduce space debris.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What term describes the process of a satellite gradually losing altitude due to atmospheric drag?
Answer explanation
Orbital decay refers to the gradual loss of altitude experienced by satellites due to atmospheric drag.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which satellite system component is essential for communication with ground stations?
Answer explanation
The telemetry and command subsystem is responsible for communicating with ground stations, receiving commands, and sending data.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which space weather event can most significantly affect satellite operations?
Answer explanation
Solar flares can produce intense radiation that disrupts satellite electronics and communication systems.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary advantage of CubeSats in space missions?
Answer explanation
CubeSats are small, low-cost satellites that can be quickly deployed for a variety of missions, making them ideal for research and education.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
How do satellites in polar orbits cover the entire surface of the Earth?
Answer explanation
Satellites in polar orbits pass over the poles, allowing them to eventually cover the entire Earth as the planet rotates beneath them.
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