A Year in Space, and the Lunar Eclipse!

The video discusses the launch of a special one-year mission to the ISS involving astronauts Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kourtney. It highlights the challenges of long-term spaceflight, such as health risks like bone loss and blurred vision, and the need for extended data to prepare for future Mars missions. The video also covers various experiments conducted on the ISS, including studies on motor skills, mental health, and metabolism. Additionally, it provides details about an upcoming lunar eclipse, explaining its unique characteristics and visibility.

What is the primary goal of the one-year mission involving Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko?

• To conduct a spacewalk on Mars

• To prepare for future deep space flights

• To test new space station technology

• To break the record for the longest spaceflight

Which of the following is NOT a category of experiments conducted during the one-year mission?

• Functional tests

• Spacecraft design evaluation

• Microbiome analysis

• Behavioral health studies

What causes the moon to appear reddish during a lunar eclipse?

• The moon's surface temperature

• Earth's atmosphere refracting sunlight

• The moon's proximity to the sun

• The absence of sunlight

How long will the total lunar eclipse on April 4th last?

• 30 minutes

• 4 minutes 43 seconds

• 1 hour 30 minutes

• 2 hours

In which regions will the total lunar eclipse be visible on April 4th?

• Northern Europe and South America

• Africa, Europe, and most of the Americas

• Central and Western US, Eastern Australia, and Japan

• Asia and Antarctica