What was the primary challenge faced by the Apollo missions that required advanced guidance computers?
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Communicating with Earth during the entire mission
Navigating the complex orbital mechanics
Ensuring the spacecraft was lightweight
Avoiding cosmic radiation
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why was core rope memory considered suitable for space missions?
It was cheaper than other memory types
It could store unlimited data
It was lightweight and robust
It was easy to modify during the mission
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How did core rope memory store data?
By using magnetic disks
By weaving wires through magnetic rings
By using paper punch cards
By storing data on steel tape reels
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant drawback of core rope memory?
It was too heavy for space travel
It could not withstand temperature changes
It was prone to data loss during power outages
It was read-only and required perfect programming
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the role of skilled workers in the creation of core rope memory?
They wove the wires through magnetic rings
They designed the spacecraft
They programmed the computers
They tested the software on mainframes
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