International Space Station and the Black Knight Satellite

On December 11, 1998, astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavor spotted an unidentified object in space. Despite NASA's claim that it was a thermal cover, many believe it to be the Black Knight satellite, a mysterious object thought to be of extraterrestrial origin. Theories suggest it could be a surveillance device, with some proposing that co-orbital objects might serve as better observation points for extraterrestrial intelligence.

What did the crew of the space shuttle Endeavor notice during their mission?

• A solar flare

• A new planet

• An unidentified object

• A meteor shower

What was NASA's explanation for the mysterious object spotted by the Endeavor crew?

• A piece of space debris

• A thermal cover

• A weather balloon

• An alien spacecraft

What is the Black Knight satellite believed to be?

• A malfunctioning satellite

• A natural asteroid

• A piece of space junk

• A silent sentinel in space

What is a characteristic of the Black Knight satellite that makes it mysterious?

• Its rapid movement

• Its odd angles and curved edges

• Its bright color

• Its regular shape

Who was Donald Kho, mentioned in the context of the Black Knight satellite?

• A science fiction writer

• An astronaut

• A UFO investigator

• A NASA engineer

What is one theory about the purpose of the Black Knight satellite?

• To control the weather

• To provide internet access

• To monitor Earth like wildlife

• To communicate with Mars

What year did a major newspaper release a story about the Black Knight satellite?

• 1980

• 1954

• 1945

• 1969

How do some scientists suggest extraterrestrial observers might monitor Earth?

• From distant asteroids known as co-orbital objects

• By sending probes to the moon

• Through radio signals

• Using satellites in low Earth orbit

What are co-orbital objects assumed to be?

• Artificial satellites

• Asteroids

• Comets

• Space debris

What is the estimated distance of the nearest co-orbital object from Earth?

• 5 million miles

• 3 million miles

• 10 million miles

• 1 million miles