The Space Shuttle Enterprise lands during a test.

The Space Shuttle Enterprise lands during a test.

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The video discusses the landing of an orbiter at 215 mph, highlighting a space age milestone achieved by astronauts. It explains the operations of a reusable spacecraft, which can be relaunched after two weeks of maintenance, thus reducing costs and increasing the effectiveness of space utilization for commercial, scientific, and defense purposes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed of the shuttle as it approached the runway?

200 mph

215 mph

220 mph

230 mph

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What milestone did the astronauts achieve?

Reaching the moon

Conducting a spacewalk

Launching a new satellite

Piloting the orbiter to a perfect touchdown

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for the reusable spacecraft to be ready for another launch?

One week

Two weeks

Three weeks

Four weeks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the benefits of the reusable spacecraft?

Higher operational costs

Longer maintenance time

Reduced costs

Increased fuel consumption

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For what purposes can the reusable spacecraft be used?

Only defense operations

Only commercial activities

Only scientific research

Commercial, scientific, and defense needs