Japan to launch i-Ball atmospheric re-entry monitoring system

The video discusses Japan's HTV 3, an unmanned spacecraft scheduled to deliver supplies to the International Space Station on July 21. After completing its mission, HTV 3 will reenter Earth's atmosphere and burn up. During reentry, an eyeball will follow the spacecraft, capturing photos and recording data, which will be sent via satellite to Mission Control in Japan.

What is the primary mission of Japan's HTV 3 spacecraft?

• To repair satellites

• To conduct a spacewalk

• To deliver supplies to the International Space Station

• To explore Mars

Which country is responsible for the HTV 3 mission?

• Japan

• United States

• Russia

• China

What happens to HTV 3 after it completes its mission?

• It reenters the atmosphere and burns up

• It remains in orbit

• It lands on the Moon

• It returns to Earth safely

What is the purpose of the eyeball following HTV 3?

• To monitor its fuel levels

• To take photos and record data during reentry

• To guide it back to Earth

• To assist in docking with the ISS

How is the data from HTV 3's reentry transmitted to Mission Control?

• Via a direct cable connection

• Through a series of ground stations

• By satellite

• Using a drone