NASA Launches Artemis Mission to Orbit Moon

What is the role of Mission Control in Houston during the Artemis 1 launch?

• To operate the rocket engines

• To monitor and control the launch

• To provide weather updates

• To manage the spacecraft's landing

What is the significance of the Max Q point during a rocket launch?

• It is the point of maximum fuel consumption

• It is the point of maximum aerodynamic pressure

• It is the point of maximum speed

• It is the point of maximum altitude

At what time into the flight does the rocket pass the Max Q?

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute and 9 seconds

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

What happens approximately two minutes and 11 seconds into the flight?

• The spacecraft lands

• The engines shut down

• The solid rocket boosters cut off and jettison

• The rocket reaches orbit

How far downrange is the Artemis 1 spacecraft when it is traveling over 2800 mph?

• 16 miles

• 20 miles

• 25 miles

• 10 miles