Spaceship One: Journey to Suborbital Spaceflight

The video tutorial explains the spaceflight system involving the White Knight mothercraft and Spaceship One, developed for the Ansari X Prize. It details the launch process, rocket mechanics, and flight dynamics, including the experience of weightlessness. The video also covers the return process and the historical significance of Spaceship One, which is now displayed at the Smithsonian Institute.

What was the primary goal of the Ansari X Prize?

• To build a spacecraft that could orbit the Earth

• To create a spacecraft that could land on the Moon

• To develop a reusable spacecraft that could reach space twice in two weeks

• To design a spacecraft that could travel to Mars

What type of fuel does the hybrid rocket of Spaceship One use?

• Liquid hydrogen and oxygen

• Kerosene and liquid oxygen

• A form of rubber with liquid nitrous oxide

• Solid propellant

Why can't the pilot control the rocket's thrust during the ascent?

• The rocket's engine is malfunctioning

• The pilot lacks the necessary training

• The trajectory is too steep for orbit, so it can't be throttled

• The rocket is designed to be fully automated

What happens to Spaceship One after the rocket motor cuts out?

• It begins a controlled descent

• It immediately returns to the ground

• It enters a stable orbit around the Earth

• It continues to climb due to its momentum

Where is Spaceship One displayed after its retirement?

• The SpaceX Headquarters

• The Smithsonian Institute

• The National Air and Space Museum

• The Kennedy Space Center