Attack of the Cosmic Space Junk!

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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary focus during the early days of the space race?
Cleaning up space debris
Launching as many satellites as possible
Getting objects into space before other countries
Ensuring the safety of astronauts
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is even small space debris considered dangerous?
Because it is difficult to track
Due to its high velocity causing significant damage
Because it is made of toxic materials
Due to its ability to change orbits unpredictably
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of tracked objects in space are functioning spacecraft?
75%
50%
25%
10%
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the result of the 2009 collision between a US communications satellite and a Russian military satellite?
It led to the development of new tracking technology
It resulted in the loss of communication with Earth
It caused the ISS to change its orbit
It created over 1000 new pieces of large debris
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of China's 2007 satellite destruction?
To test a space battering ram weapon
To clear space for new satellites
To reduce space debris
To demonstrate new satellite technology
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Kessler Effect?
A method for tracking space debris
A scenario where debris collisions create more debris
A technique for cleaning up space junk
A new type of satellite propulsion
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one proposed solution for dealing with space debris?
Using lasers to remove debris
Ignoring the problem as it will resolve itself
Building larger satellites
Increasing the number of space launches
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