Space Station Science and NASA's Flying Saucer

Space Station Science and NASA's Flying Saucer

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Physics, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video covers the return of Expedition 39 from the ISS, highlighting their research on T cells and bacteria. It discusses NASA's new LDSD technology for Mars landings and updates on the Kepler Space Telescope's mission to discover exoplanets. The video emphasizes the importance of space research in understanding human health and advancing space exploration technologies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main scientific focuses of Expedition 39 on the ISS?

Studying the effects of microgravity on T cells

Testing new propulsion systems

Developing new space suits

Exploring the surface of Mars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is landing on Mars more challenging than landing on the Moon?

Mars has a thicker atmosphere than the Moon

Mars has more gravity than the Moon

Mars has a denser atmosphere than Earth

Mars has a less dense atmosphere than Earth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the design of the Low Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD)?

A Hawaiian puffer fish

A Martian rock formation

A lunar rover

A space shuttle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Kepler Space Telescope's K2 mission?

To map the Moon's surface

To explore the surface of Mars

To study the Sun's radiation

To continue the search for exoplanets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How will the Kepler Space Telescope maintain its position during the K2 mission?

With magnetic fields

Through gravitational pull

By harnessing solar pressure

Using thrusters