SpaceX launch: Falcon 9 rocket launches first inflatable habitat into space

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched from Florida, carrying the Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) with 7000 pounds of supplies. Included in the cargo is the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM), a prototype space habitat. The BEAM will be attached to the ISS for two years, where it will undergo tests for structural durability and resistance to pressure, temperature, and radiation. Made from a Kevlar-type material, BEAM offers protection against space debris.

What is the primary mission of the Falcon 9 rocket launched by SpaceX?

• To test a new propulsion system

• To send the Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station

• To deliver a satellite into orbit

• To transport astronauts to Mars

What is the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) designed to do once it reaches space?

• Expand to a larger size

• Serve as a living space for astronauts

• Monitor space weather

• Collect solar energy

How long will the BEAM module be attached to the International Space Station?

• Three years

• Two years

• One year

• Five years

What kind of tests will be conducted on the BEAM module?

• Tests for its ability to support plant growth

• Tests for structural durability and environmental resistance

• Tests for its communication systems

• Tests for its ability to generate power

What material is the BEAM module made of to protect against space debris?

• Carbon fiber

• Aluminum

• Titanium

• Kevlar-type material