Space Shuttle Discovery: Return to Flight Mission

The video covers the launch of NASA's Discovery shuttle from Pad 39-B at Kennedy Space Centre. It details the pre-launch events, including technical glitches and high-profile guests. The final countdown and launch preparations are described, followed by the launch sequence and initial ascent. The video explains the mid-flight dynamics, booster separation, and safety upgrades post-Columbia disaster. It concludes with the final ascent to orbit, the experience of weightlessness, and the transfer of ground control to Houston.

What was the main reason for the delay in NASA's return to flight mission?

• Technical glitches

• Political issues

• Crew unavailability

• Weather conditions

Who was one of the high-profile guests attending the launch?

• Hillary Clinton

• Nancy Reagan

• Laura Bush

• Michelle Obama

What percentage of the craft's thrust at liftoff comes from the solid fuel rocket boosters?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

How many cameras were installed to monitor the shuttle during its ascent?

• 107

• 75

• 150

• 50

What safety feature was added to prevent damage from explosive bolts?

• Extra padding

• Shock absorbers

• Reinforced tank

• Bolt catcher

At what speed could the shuttle achieve orbit with only two engines?

• 10,000 km/h

• 12,000 km/h

• 18,000 km/h

• 15,000 km/h

Where was ground control transferred after the launch?

• Houston Command Center

• Cape Canaveral

• Johnson Space Centre

• Zaragoza