Epic Space Rescues ft. BrainCraft

The video explores notable space rescues, including Watney's fictional survival on Mars, the Hubble Space Telescope repair, the Apollo 13 crisis, and the Salyut 7 revival. It highlights the problem-solving skills and psychological resilience required in space missions, emphasizing the importance of human factors alongside technological advancements.

What was the main issue with the Hubble Space Telescope after its launch?

• Its solar panels were malfunctioning.

• Its mirror had an incorrect curvature.

• It was not able to maintain its orbit.

• It was unable to communicate with Earth.

During the Apollo 13 mission, what critical resource did the astronauts lose?

• Fuel

• Communication

• Water

• Oxygen

How did the Apollo 13 astronauts manage to remove CO2 from the lunar module?

• By using a special filtration system

• By jury-rigging canisters with available materials

• By venting it into space

• By using a backup oxygen tank

What quality is emphasized in astronaut selection programs according to the transcript?

• Physical strength

• Technical knowledge

• Communication skills

• Stress management

What unusual mission were the cosmonauts tasked with in 1985?

• Repairing a satellite

• Reviving a dead space station

• Building a new space station

• Conducting a spacewalk

What was the condition of the Salyut 7 space station when the cosmonauts arrived?

• Fully operational

• Partially functional

• Completely dead

• In need of minor repairs

What did the cosmonauts have to do manually for the first time with the Salyut 7?

• Repair the solar panels

• Dock with a dead station

• Conduct a spacewalk

• Communicate with Earth