VOICED: Russia edges ahead in the space race

The video discusses the end of the USA's 30-year spaceflight program and the shift towards cooperation with Russia in space exploration. It highlights the economic implications of relying on Russian spacecraft for manned missions and the potential impact on the International Space Station. The video emphasizes the importance of US-Russia collaboration in space, a concept that was once unimaginable during the Cold War, but is now necessary due to rising costs.

What significant change is happening to the USA's spaceflight program?

• It is focusing solely on Mars missions.

• It is expanding to include more countries.

• It is ending after 30 years.

• It is becoming a private sector initiative.

How will NASA conduct manned missions in the future?

• By developing new spacecraft independently.

• By collaborating with European space agencies.

• By using private company shuttles.

• By relying on Russian spacecraft.

What is the cost for NASA to use Russian spacecraft for manned missions?

• $51 million per mission

• $100 million per mission

• $500 million per mission

• $10 million per mission

What could happen if economic reasons lead to stopping the International Space Station?

• Space programs worldwide might close.

• Russia will take over the space station.

• Private companies will fund the station.

• NASA will build a new space station.

Why is cooperation between Russia and the US in space now possible?

• Because of reduced space exploration costs.

• Due to the end of the Cold War and rising costs.

• Because of new technological advancements.

• Due to a new space treaty.