Take a Spin With NASA’s WFIRST Spacecraft
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the major questions about the universe that W 1st aims to explore?
The structure of atoms
The nature of dark energy
The speed of light
The origin of life on Earth
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does W 1st's main camera differ from Hubble's?
It only takes black and white images
It captures 100 times greater sky area
It uses a single first-generation image sensor
It is smaller in size
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of W 1st's high gain antenna?
To power the spacecraft
To send data to ground stations
To capture images of stars
To navigate the spacecraft
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unique feature does the coronagraph technology demonstration offer?
It captures sound from distant planets
It blocks the star's light to capture faint light from planets
It measures the temperature of stars
It analyzes the gravitational pull of planets
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do the solar panels on W 1st contribute to its mission?
They are used for communication
They provide power and shade the spacecraft
They help in capturing images
They are used for propulsion
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