Space Exploration

Today, thousands of _____ orbit Earth transmitting scientific data as well as radio and television programs.

• towers

• satellites
• submarines
• rockets

What are space probes and what do they do?

• Manned spacecraft sent to explore outer space and gather data.
• Unmanned spacecraft sent to explore outer space and gather data.
• Unmanned spacecraft sent to explore underwater and gather data.
• Space probes are stationary devices used for communication with extraterrestrial life.

How do rockets move forward?

• By releasing electricity

• By releasing water

• By releasing heat

• By releasing gas

What is the cargo bay of the space shuttle used for?

• As a science laboratory

• To store food supplies

• To house the crew

• To store fuel

What is the Russian term for an astronaut?

• Galactic explorer

• Spaceman

• Astronavigator

• Cosmonaut

Which country launched the world's first artificial satellite?

• China

• India

• USA

• USSR

For every force or action there is an equal and opposite force or _____.

• direction
• motion
• reaction

What is a space shuttle?

• A type of airplane used for long-distance travel
• A type of submarine used for deep-sea exploration
• A reusable spacecraft used to transport astronauts and cargo to and from space.
• A type of train used for high-speed transportation

In the United States, what is the term for a person trained by a human spaceflight program to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft?

• cosmonaut
• aeronaut
• astrophysicist
• astronaut

What is the term for the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union in space exploration?

• Galactic Battle
• Cosmic Rivalry
• Astronomical Contest
• Space Race