The SpaceX Explosion

The video discusses two major space events: the SpaceX Falcon 9 explosion and the Philae lander's mission on comet 67P. The Falcon 9 exploded during a routine test, destroying a $200 million satellite. SpaceX is investigating the cause, with no clear answers yet. Meanwhile, Philae's mission faced challenges when its harpoons failed, but it managed to gather valuable data before its battery died. Later, Philae was found in a crevice on the comet. The video also highlights SciShow Space's Patreon support and upcoming series voting.

What was the primary purpose of the static fire test for the Falcon 9 rocket?

• To refuel the rocket

• To test the rocket's engines before launch

• To launch the rocket into space

• To test the satellite's functionality

What was the name of the satellite destroyed in the Falcon 9 explosion?

• AMOS-6

• Hubble

• Voyager

• Galileo

What was the main issue Philae faced during its landing on the comet?

• It ran out of fuel

• Its harpoons failed to deploy

• It lost communication with Earth

• It exploded on impact

How was Philae eventually located on the comet?

• Through images from the Osiris camera on Rosetta

• By using radar signals

• By sending a rescue mission

• By tracking its radio signals

What is the final task assigned to the Rosetta spacecraft?

• To take high-resolution images of the comet's surface

• To return to Earth

• To land on Mars

• To explore a new comet