SpaceX Crew Dragon Flight Postponed Due To Weather

SpaceX Crew Dragon Flight Postponed Due To Weather

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The video discusses the postponement of a mission to the International Space Station due to bad weather. It highlights the Demo-2 mission, the first commercial space flight with astronauts from US soil since 2011. The historical significance of the Kennedy Space Center and past missions like STS-135 and Apollo 11 are mentioned. The collaboration between NASA and Russia, with astronauts traveling on Soyuz spacecraft, is also covered. The launch was scrubbed due to COVID-19 concerns, but many watched online, hoping for clearer skies on the rescheduled date.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for postponing the scheduled flight to the International Space Station?

Fuel shortage

Technical issues

Inclement weather

Astronaut health concerns

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about the Demo-2 mission?

First mission to Mars

First commercial space flight with astronauts from US soil since 2011

First unmanned mission from US soil

First mission to use a new launch pad

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which launch platform was used for the final space shuttle mission STS-135?

Launch platform 39A

Launch platform 39B

Launch platform 40

Launch platform 41

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did NASA pay per seat to Russia for using the Soyuz spacecraft?

$120 million

$100 million

$81 million

$50 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the guest list limited for the launch event?

Security concerns

Weather conditions

Coronavirus pandemic

Technical difficulties