Astrodynamics Prelab Quiz

To learn how to send a payload from Earth into space

To study the effects of gravity on Earth

To explore the depths of the ocean

To understand the human brain

15 ft

5 ft

10 ft

20 ft

a = Δd/Δt

a = Δv/Δt

a = v/t

a = d/t

0.05

0.09

0.15

0.12

Using lightweight materials

With a heavy metal frame

Without any fins

Using only paper

Make it larger than the launcher

Ensure it fits snugly

Make it smaller than the launcher

Use any size

0 degrees

45 degrees

90 degrees

30 degrees

No, it doesn't matter

Yes, it affects stability

Only if it's on the nose

Only if it's on the fins

To enable in-space servicing and repair of the ISS

To launch new satellites

To conduct space tourism

To explore distant planets

To automate the piloting of a spacecraft.

To manually pilot a spacecraft and dock at the ISS.

To design a new spacecraft for the ISS.

To simulate a spacewalk outside the ISS.