Ex-Head Of NASA Human Spaceflight: I Did The Job The Best I Knew How

Doug Loverro, former head of NASA's human spaceflight, resigned unexpectedly, citing a mistake he made earlier in the year. His departure is unrelated to the upcoming SpaceX launch, which marks a significant shift in U.S. space endeavors. NASA's Moon mission and contract processes are under audit, but Loverro's resignation is not linked to this. He looks forward to SpaceX's launch, which aims to reestablish the U.S. as a leader in human space transport, with future plans extending to the Moon and Mars.

What was Doug Loverro's role at NASA before his resignation?

• Chief Scientist

• Director of Operations

• Head of Human Spaceflight

• Mission Control Specialist

What was the nature of the risk that Doug Loverro mentioned in his letter to NASA staff?

• A personal health risk

• A public relations strategy

• A decision related to the Moon mission

• A financial investment in SpaceX

What is the primary goal of the upcoming SpaceX launch?

• To test a new satellite technology

• To transport humans to the International Space Station

• To conduct a Mars exploration mission

• To deliver supplies to the Moon

Under which program does NASA plan to extend human space exploration to the Moon?

• Mercury Program

• Gemini Program

• Apollo Program

• Artemis Program

What future goal does NASA have after reestablishing human transport to low Earth orbit?

• Building a space hotel

• Mining resources on the Moon

• Creating a space-based internet

• Launching a new space telescope