Space Race: Now Billionaires Lead the Way for U.S.

The video explores America's journey in space exploration, focusing on the transition from government-led shuttle programs to private sector involvement. It highlights the initial goals of reusable rockets, the challenges faced due to safety concerns, and the eventual shift towards deep space exploration. The video also discusses the role of private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin in reducing costs and advancing space technology, marking a new era in commercial spaceflight.

What was one of the main goals of America's space shuttle program?

• To create reusable rockets for orbit missions

• To build a space hotel

• To explore deep space

• To establish a colony on Mars

What was the official reason given for the shutdown of the US shuttle program in 2011?

• Focus on deep space exploration

• Budget cuts

• Lack of public interest

• Technological failures

How much did the US spend on the Gemini and Apollo programs in today's dollars?

• $290 billion

• $6.8 billion

• $1.6 billion

• $55 million

Which company launched the Dragon spacecraft, the first commercial vehicle to deliver cargo to the ISS?

• Blue Origin

• Boeing

• SpaceX

• NASA

What was the cost per seat for NASA to send astronauts to the ISS using SpaceX's Dragon in 2020?

• $55 million

• $6.8 billion

• $290 billion

• $1.6 billion